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

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  • Oct
    21

    Counseling College Kick Off Class of '28

    Bishop Ireton High School Auditorium
  • Oct
    22

    Fall Camden Service Trip

    Reach out to Campus Ministry for retreat details.
  • Oct
    23

    End of Quarter 1

  • Oct
    25

    Bishop Ireton Open House

    Join us for our 2026 Open House!

    Our Open House is a true open-format event. Families are welcome to arrive anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 pm to explore the school at their own pace. All teachers and coaches will be on campus, and student-led tours will be available throughout the afternoon.

    RSVP here.
    Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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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