Gonzaga College High School
High School in Washington, DC
Gonzaga is the oldest educational institution in the old Federal City of Washington. Gonzaga College opened its doors to the young men of the Federal City in 1821. It was then situated on the N side of F Street, N. W. Between ninth and tenth Streets. The building's foundation stone had been laid in 1815 by Bishop Leonard Neale, auxiliary to Archbishop John Carroll, the 1st American bishop of the Catholic Church. Both men were originally Jesuits. The building was 1st intended to become a House of Novices for the Jesuits, but this plan was abandoned.
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read moreFounded in 1821, Gonzaga is a Catholic college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12. Drawing its inspiration from the spiritual vision of St. Ignatius Loyola and the apostolic and educational tradition of the Jesuits, we offer a values-oriented and academically challenging curriculum to young men of diverse backgrounds from all over the Washington area. Gonzaga's rigorous college preparatory curriculum challenges young men to think beyond the classroom. Every day, our talented teachers inspire in our students a love of learning, expose them to new ideas and challenges, and instill in them a commitment to social justice.
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