O'Connell College Preparatory School
Downtown/Historic Galveston · Near I-45's south end, a block from the Strand
1320 Tremont St, Galveston, TX 77550Map ↗Established 1847
About this information
$9,100
Tuition
9–12
Grades
80
Enrollment
10:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A Catholic college-preparatory school on Galveston Island with about 80 students, offering dual credit through Galveston College and a wide range of electives.
Small-School Setting
About 80 students and a 10-to-1 student-teacher ratio on Galveston Island.
Dual Credit
Galveston College credit in English, math, U.S. History, Government, Computer Science, Spanish and German.
STEAM & Fine Arts Electives
Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Esports, plus art, graphic design, music and theater.
Faith & Service
Four years of theology, a monthly all-school liturgy, and 100 service hours plus a senior project.
Tuition & financial aid
Tuition
$9,100
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$9,750
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Aug
Semi-annual
Aug / Jan
Monthly
10 or 12 payments, starting Aug
Sibling discount
Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Need-based aid
Guardian Angel Scholarship (need-based, with a volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; awards up to 50% of tuition (fees not eligible).
Merit scholarships
Merit awards for academics and extracurricular involvement, plus parish and community scholarships
Sources
- 2026-27 Parent & Student Handbook (PDF) — incl. Appendix 1 course catalog
- Guardian Angel Financial Aid
- Apply Now
- TEFA Program
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
Registration fee
Non-refundable, due at registration
Technology fee
Annual · Covers labs, PSAT, retreats, insurance, SAT/ACT prep
Optional / variable expenses
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Sports fee
Per sport ($450 all-season package)
International Student Fee
International students only
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
Rolling admission — no fixed deadlines
What's required
Entrance exam: In-house placement test
Teacher recommendations
Most recent standardized test scores
Attendance, conduct, and report card records from the previous school
Review and approval by the Academic Committee
Visits & Events
8th Grade Visit Day (feeder-school students)
Oct 14, 2026
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Academics
Honors Courses
4
Dual Credit
OfferedVia Galveston College: English III/IV, Math, U.S. History, Government, Computer Science, Spanish I/II, German I/II (TSI test required).
Grading
Scale
A 90–100 · B 80–89 · C 70–79 · F below 70 · Honors, Pre-AP, AP and dual-credit classes add 10 points to a passing semester grade
Class Ranking
Selective DisclosureOnly Valedictorian and Salutatorian are named, based on cumulative GPA over eight semesters; no general class rank is published
Graduation Requirements
Sources
- 2026-27 Parent & Student Handbook (PDF) — incl. Appendix 1 course catalog
- Admissions
- Academics overview page
- Staff Directory
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
World Languages
Spanish
Spanish I (dual credit) • Spanish II (dual credit) • Spanish III
German
German I (dual credit) • German II (dual credit)
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
One College Prep Counselor, who also teaches History
College outcomes · All-Time
100%
College Acceptance
$11M+
Scholarships & Awards
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Faith & community
Catholic identity
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Chapel
On campus
Used for confession, adoration and morning prayer.
Mass & prayer
Monthly all-school liturgy
On or off campus · All students attend
Sources
- 2026-27 Parent & Student Handbook (PDF) — incl. Appendix 1 course catalog
- About Us (Historical Sketch, mission)
- Community Service
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS 2A
League / Classification
13 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Football • Volleyball • Basketball • Cheerleading • Soccer • Baseball • Softball • Golf • Track • Swimming • Tennis • Fencing • Esports
Athletic Notables
TAPPS State Basketball Champions (2025)
Sources
- 2026-27 Parent & Student Handbook (PDF) — incl. Appendix 1 course catalog
- College Prep
- O'Connell Athletics — Overview
Source last checked: Nov 6, 2026
Arts
Visual Arts
Student work includes stained glass mosaics, perspective drawing, and illustration
Theater / Drama
Theater course plus student play productions with The Grand Children's Theatre
Choir / Vocal
Choir course
Digital / Media Arts
Graphic Design course
Sources
- Fine Arts
- Theater
- 2026-27 Parent & Student Handbook (PDF) — incl. Appendix 1 course catalog
- Graphic Design
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
School life
Daily Life
School Day
8:00 AM – 3:20 PM (12:00 PM on Fridays)
Transportation
Paid van stops in Dickinson and La Marque (mainland commuters)
Phone Policy
Phones not allowed during the school day; allowed before/after school, at lunch, or with teacher approval.
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 10, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Getting Started
New Student & 9th Grade Orientation
Required, held in August before the start of the school year
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 9, 2026
Clubs & Activities
5 activities across 3 categories
Special Interest
- Ambassador Corps
- LEADS
- Recycle Club
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
Student Government
- Student Council
Sources
Source last checked: Nov 3, 2026
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