Mission Statement

In the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development.

As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton High school prepares and inspires students to Advance Always with a Christ-centered focus to meet and surpass current and future global challenges.
  • Academics Academics
    Discover the challenging academic curriculum Bishop Ireton offers to its students in a wide range of different areas of study.
  • Faith Faith
    Explore how God is calling you to grow in faith through the sacraments, daily prayer, and works of service on our Christ-centered campus.
  • Extracurricular Extracurricular
    Discover the wide range of student clubs, organizations, and leadership opportunities that allow Bishop Ireton students to explore their passions, serve others, and build community beyond the classroom.
  • Athletics Athletics
    Learn about Bishop Ireton’s competitive athletic programs that promote teamwork and school spirit across 18 varsity sports in both the WCAC and VISAA conferences.
  • Arts Arts
    Explore Bishop Ireton’s critically-acclaimed arts programs where students shine through theater, music, and visual arts, developing their talents in an environment that fosters creativity and confidence.

List of 4 items.

  • 1964

    year founded by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales

  • 26

    Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment courses offered each year

  • 60

    hours of approved community service performed by students over four years (15 hours per year)

  • 65%

    of the student body participated in one or more of the 47 team sports offered

Upcoming Events

List of 4 events.

  • Oct
    19

    Bishop Ireton Open House

    For full information and to RSVP, please click here.
  • Oct
    22

    General Information Night


    Bishop Ireton is hosting a general information session on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. This event is meant to provide a general overview of Bishop Ireton. It will cover at a glance information on the following topics: curriculum highlights, faith at Bishop Ireton, student life and athletics. We will also discuss the application process. It will be hosted by our Director of Admissions with a welcome from our Head of School. 

    Where: Garwood Whaley Auditorium at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria, VA  22314. Please park in the lower parking lot off Cambridge Rd. and proceed to door 15 (Auditorium Entrance) to gain access to Garwood Whaley Auditorium.  
    When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
    Time: 6-7 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm, we will start promptly at 6 pm)
    Who: Prospective Parents (students are welcome to join as well)
     
    CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THE OCTOBER 22, 2025 INFORMATION SESSION
  • Oct
    23

    Fall Camden Service Trip

  • Oct
    24

    End of Quarter 1

Advance Always

In the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development.
 
As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton High school prepares and inspires students to Advance Always with a Christ-centered focus to meet and surpass current and future global challenges.
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