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| name = Bishop Ireton High School

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| logo =[[Image:Ireton06.jpg|center|125px|Ireton Logo]]

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| type = Private High School

| streetaddress = 201 Cambridge Road

| affiliation = [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]]

| grades = 9–12

| city = [[Alexandria, Virginia|Alexandria]]

| state = [[Virginia]]

| countryzipcode = [[USA]]22314

| accreditationcountry = USA

| oversight = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington|Diocese of Arlington]]

| established = 1964

| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic Church|Catholic]]

| president = N/A

| patron = [[St. Francis de Sales]]

| principal = The Rev. Matthew Hillyard

| fundingtype = [[Private school|Private]]

| Vice Principal for Academics= Mr. Tim Hamer

| schooltype= [[High school (North America)|high school]]

| Vice Principal for Student Services= Ms. Laura Finnegan

| rival= [[St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Upper School]]

| School President (for 2006-2007 school year) Jordan Doss, Senior

| established = {{Start date and age|1964}}

| enrollment = approx. 750

| founders = [[Oblates of St. Francis de Sales]]

| colors = Red and Gold

| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|Coed]]<ref name="nces_psch" />

| mascot = [[Cardinal (bird)|The Cardinals]]

| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]–[[Twelfth grade|12]]<ref name="nces_psch" />

| News paper = The BI Word

| head_label = Head of School

| Yearbook: Flight

| head = Kathleen McNutt<ref>{{Cite press release | url = https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/press-releases/2019/bishop-burbidge-appoints-new-head-of-school-for-bishop-ireton-catholic-high-school/ | title = Bishop Burbidge Appoints New Head of School for Bishop Ireton Catholic High School | first = Jennifer | last = Bigelow | date = May 15, 2019 | access-date = August 27, 2019}}</ref>

| Literary Magazine = Cambridge Road

| principal =

| website = [http://www.bishopireton.org/ Bishop Ireton High School (official)]

| motto = Advance Always

| accreditation = [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]]<ref name="SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement">{{cite web |url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/? |title=SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement |access-date=2009-06-23 |author=SACS-CASI |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429033455/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/ |archive-date=April 29, 2009 }}</ref>

| colors = {{Color box|#C41E3A|border=darkgray}} [[Cardinal (color)|Cardinal]]<br />{{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}} Gold<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/bishop-ireton-cardinals-(alexandria,va)/football/home.htm|title=Bishop Ireton High School Football|access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>

| nickname = Cardinals

| conference = [[Washington Catholic Athletic Conference]]

| newspaper = The BI Word

| enrollment = 813 (2015–16){{NCES Private School ID|01432368|school_name=School Detail for Bishop Ireton High School|access_date=May 17, 2019|do_not_render=y}}

| teaching_staff = 70.0 ([[full-time equivalent|FTE]]) (2015–16)<ref name="nces_psch" />

| ratio = {{Ratio|11.6|1}} (2015–16)<ref name="nces_psch" />

| pushpin_map = USA Virginia Alexandria#USA Virginia Northern#USA Virginia#USA

| website = {{Official website}}

}}

'''Bishop Ireton High School''' is a [[Catholic]] High School located in [[Alexandria]], [[Virginia]]. The school was founded in 1964 and at the time, admitted only [[male]] students. Bishop Ireton, or more commonly known as "BI" was established by the Oblates of St. Francis DeSales, an order of Catholic [[Priests]]. In [[1993]] the school began taking female students for the first time and is now a [[coeducational]] school. Bishop Ireton is known for its focus on the [[liberal arts]]. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities including but not limited to [[Sports|athletics]], [[drama]], and [[band]]. Bishop Ireton is controlled by the Roman Catholic [[Diocese of Arlington]].

'''Bishop Ireton High School''' is a [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] high school located in [[Alexandria, Virginia]], less than one mile from Old Town Alexandria. The school was founded in 1964 by the [[Oblates of St. Francis de Sales]], and named in honor of [[Peter Leo Ireton]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond|Bishop of Richmond]] from 1945 to 1958.<ref>[http://legacy.bishopireton.org/Oblates/Oblates%20At%20BI.pdf History of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales at Bishop Ireton]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The school originally admitted only male students. Bishop Ireton, more commonly known as "BI" or simply "Ireton", became coeducational in 1990 after the closing of sister school, St. Mary's Academy. In 2008, the Oblates withdrew their presence from Ireton<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/news.php?id=237|title=Principal, Oblates to Leave Bishop Ireton HS|access-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213084345/http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/news.php?id=237|archive-date=2012-02-13|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the school is now managed by the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington|Diocese of Arlington]].

==Administration==

The school is run by the principal, and like most high schools, administrative duties are divided, department by department. A student Government serves as a lisasion between faculty and students.

The patron of Bishop Ireton High School is [[St. Francis de Sales]], a 16th Century apologist and writer of [[mystical theology]], a [[Doctor of the Church]], and [[patron saint]] of writers and journalists.

==Academics==

Bishop Ireton High School reported a graduation rate of 100% for the 2005-2006 academic year. Of those graduating seniors, 98% went on to attend a [[college]] or [[university]]. Students may choose from [[College Prep]] classes, [[Honors]] classes or [[Advanced Placement]].

==ClassesNotable alumni==

{{alumni|date=May 2019}}

*[[Dave Grohl]] from the [[Foo Fighters]] and [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] (attended freshman and part of sophomore years)<ref name=azerrad148>{{cite book|last=Azzerrad|first=Michael|title=Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana.|publisher=Doubleday|year=1993|page=148|isbn=0-385-47199-8}}</ref>

*[[Bob McDonnell]], former [[Governor of Virginia]]<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Grad Glimpses|journal=The Cardinal Connection|issue=Winter 2009/2010|page=6|url=http://www.bishopireton.org/document.doc?id=359|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044249/http://www.bishopireton.org/document.doc?id=359|archive-date=2016-03-04}}</ref>

*[[Andrew Rodriguez (American football)|Andrew Rodriguez]], winner of the 2011 Campbell Trophy, given annually to the top scholar-athlete in NCAA Division 1 football<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bishopireton.org/document.doc?id=648|title=Bishop Ireton High School Announces Andrew Rodriguez, '08 wins Campbell Trophy|publisher=Bishop Ireton High School|access-date=August 16, 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150418165239/http://www.bishopireton.org/document.doc?id=648 | archive-date = April 18, 2015}}</ref>

*[[Kat Radley]], comedian<ref>{{cite web | last=Salmon | first=Mike | title=Comedians Featured at the Workhouse on New Year’s Eve | website=Fairfax Station Connection | date=31 January 2025 | url=https://www.fairfaxstationconnection.com/news/2019/dec/18/comedians-featured-workhouse-new-years-eve/ | access-date=31 January 2025}}</ref>

*[[Jeff McKay|Jeffrey C. McKay]], Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

==References==

Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology<br />

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Social Studies: Goverment, World History, European History, American history, Geography<br />

Math: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Calculus<br />

English: World, American, and British Literature<br />

Religion: Morality I and II, Love Sex Marriage and Family, Jewish Scriptures, Church and Sacrements, Communtity Service<br />

Launguage: French, German, Italien, Spanish, Latin, Russian<br />

Computers: Webpage, Pagemaker, Java <br />

P.E.: Driver's Ed, Weight lifting, P.E. One and Two<br />

Fine Arts: Art, Studio Art, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Chorus, Stage Crew, Costume Class, Art History, Journalism I and II, Yearbook, Public Speaking, Law, World War I and II, Creative Writing, Intro to Theater, Acting I and II<br />

Academic Enrichment for Struggling students<br />

==External links==

There are other Electives that are not listed here. The school offers Honors, and AP classes in Science, History, Math, English, and Fine Arts. <br />

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* {{Official website}}

{{Outline of Washington Metro Area Catholic High Schools}}

==Activities==

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===Athletics===

Bishop Ireton competes in the [[Washington Catholic Athletic Conference]] which is home to schools like [[Gonzaga College High School]] and [[DeMatha Catholic High School]]. The school has had many student athletes go on to attend college on athletic scholarship. Ireton has several notworthy rivals which include:

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* ''[[T.C. Williams High School]]

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* ''[[St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School]]

* ''[[Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School]]

Bishop Ireton competes in the following sports:

* ''[[Football]]

* ''[[Cross Country Running]]

* ''[[Basketball]]

* ''[[Baseball]]

* ''[[Lacrosse]]

* ''[[Track and Field]]

* ''[[wrestling]]

* ''[[Ice Hockey]]

* ''[[Golf]]

* ''[[Swim and Dive]]

* ''[[Volleyball]]

* ''[[Soccer]]

* ''[[Tennis]]

At the club level the school hosts a [[Field Hockey]] team, a [[crew]] team and a [[rugby]] team.

===Clubs===

Bishop Ireton offers a wide range of clubs for students to join. This includes:

*"[[Office of Student Government]]

* ''[[Model United Nations]]

* ''[[Drama]] Club

* ''[[It's Academic]]

*"[[Multi-Cultural Club]]

* ''[[Foreign Language]] clubs.

*"[[Stage Crew]]

The school features many other clubs, all of which are not listed here.

===Music===

The Bishop Ireton Music Department is a highly competetive program which features a concert band and a wind ensemble. The program was started by Dr. Garwood Whaley. Currently, it is under the leadership of Randy Eyles. Each spring, Wind Ensemble goes on tour, and Concert Band competes in Festiva-Val, an invation only event. This past year the Concert Band missed first place by 0.006 points! The program is highly acclaimed around the western world.

==Notable Students==

[[Dave Grohl]] from the [[Foo Fighters]] is a former student.

[[Bob McDonnell]] Attorney General of The [[Commonwealth of Virginia]] is a former student.

Rev. Matthew Hillyard, School Principal is a former student.

=Fun Facts=

Every Friday student have donuts in homeroom.

==Links==

[http://www.bishopireton.org/ Bishop Ireton Web site]

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