Bishop McNamara High School, a Catholic, Holy Cross, coeducational, grades 9 through 12 college preparatory, liberal arts school

OUR VISION

Bishop McNamara

Empowered leaders ♦ Inspired by the Gospel ♦ Transforming the world

Almost 60 years of educating youth in the Washington, DC area and a legacy of over 14,000 alumni demonstrate our belief in the unique, God-given talents of every young person who walks through our doors. We challenge our students to be innovative, creative, and caring individuals as we focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and a passion for a life rooted in Christ. Bishop McNamara strives to ensure that our graduates leave our school equipped with the knowledge and a zest for life to make our world a better place.

Academic Excellence

Bishop McNamara, with its award-winning team of dedicated faculty, values academic excellence for all students and is committed to providing a rigorous, diverse, and globally sensitive college-preparatory education for our students

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STEM & Innovation

Our STEM provides hands-on experiences & unique corporate partnerships in science, technology, engineering & multimedia.

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$28 Million in Scholarships

Class of 2023 earns $28M in scholarships!

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Extensive Fine Arts Program

We offer one of the most extensive arts education in the Washington, DC area.

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Faith & Service

Making God known, loved, and served.

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TESTIMONIALS

Our Voices

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“The experiences I have had at McNamara definitely improved me and made me the person I am. McNamara is like a big family – we are all different, but we are all friends and we all talk and we all share experiences. That made me more knowledgeable and a better person.”

Ava Garland, Class of 2023

student

“BMHS prepared me for college since my freshman year when I had to learn how to be more organized to keep up with my assignments. For four years, I had to complete homework assignments for every class, which required me to learn to balance my schedule and commitments.”

Kow Simpson, Class of 2022

alumni, harvard University student

“The growth and changes that happen in high school are essentially the same for a teenager. What is different, however, is the environment in which the teenager experiences high school, and that's where McNamara is different — here you are cared for and educated in a way that is not similar to other high schools. When you fall, we catch you. When you want to succeed, we propel you. The word that best describes our vibe is simply, love.”

Emily Koenick

Faculty, English Department Chair

"Bishop McNamara is without a doubt a superb example of an entire school community focused on making a difference and bringing out the best in each of our children. Every member of the Bishop McNamara community - from the CEO to the Principal, to the Administration, to the faculty, to the staff ensures that our children graduate as confident and competent young people poised and prepared to show the world the best of themselves every day."

Mrs. Tracye Burr Mitchell

Parent of 2 alumni

“I love how our students truly develop a thirst for justice. Our kids often become very active in causes that promote a greater society. In a world torn apart in so many ways, our kids truly become active, bringers of hope!”

Welcome to Bishop McNamara

Excellence in Education

STEM & INNOVATION

✟ BEING FAMILY

FINE ARTS

Ava Garland, Class of 2023

student

Kow Simpson, Class of 2022

alumni, harvard University student

Emily Koenick

Faculty, English Department Chair

Mrs. Tracye Burr Mitchell

Parent of 2 alumni

Mr. Paul O'Brien

faculty, theology department

Student/Faculty ratio

Courses offered

Faculty hold Advanced Degrees

Varsity sports

FINE ARTS DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

honors courses

Average years teaching experience

modern & classical languages

educational device program

Advanced Placement Courses