O'Connell College Preparatory School
1320 Tremont St, Galveston, TX 77550
At a glance
Tuition & Aid
$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published). Offers need-based aid and merit scholarships.
Merit Scholarships
Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance
Dual Credit
Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required)
Athletics
13 sports offered — Plus Bucco Belles drill team.
Transportation
Paid van stops in Dickinson and La Marque (mainland commuters)
Sibling Discount
Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Admissions dates
Admissions requirements
- Entrance exam: In-house placement testNo ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.
Tuition & financial aid
2025-26 rate (newest published)
- Sibling discount
- Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Need-based aid
Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted
Merit scholarships
Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance
Additional costs
| Item | Amount | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | $450 | One-time | Non-refundable, due at registration |
| Technology fee | $200 | Annual | Covers labs, PSAT, retreats, insurance, SAT/ACT prep |
| Sports fee | $150–$250 | Annual | optional — per sport ($450 all-season package) |
Academics
AP courses
Dual credit
Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required)
Languages
Programs
- STEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Athletics
13 sports
League: TAPPS 2A, District 8
Faith & community
- Affiliation
- Catholic — Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
- Mass
- Monthly all-school liturgy (on or off campus) — Day of week not published; handbook includes a bell schedule for 10 a.m. Mass days. All students attend.
- Theology all four years
- Yes
- Service hours
- 100 hours — 25 hrs/year all students + senior project of 50-100 hrs (graduation requirement). Motto: "Enter to learn, leave to serve."
School life
Enrollment (federal)
80
NCES PSS 2023-24. Island campus; 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
- Class schedule
- Classes 8:00 AM - 3:20 PM
- Transportation
- Paid van stops in Dickinson and La Marque (mainland commuters)
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