Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High School

Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High School is a high school located in northeast Edmonton – just north of the downtown core. They offer Advanced Placement courses and are known for their diverse teaching ways. The high school enrollment is fairly large with a student body of about 2,000 students.

History
Archbishop O'Leary opened in 1960 when Edmonton had a population of nearly 270,000. The school underwent a major, multi-million-dollar modernization renovation which began in 2014, with completion by late 2019. The modernization of the school included significant enhancements to classrooms and facilities, along with the addition of “The Hub” - which was transformed from a courtyard into a large cafeteria and a student gathering space. The school is known for its outstanding programming, a positive sense of community and has one of the best high school completion rates out of any high school. Additionally it was recognized by Alberta Education for its accomplishments in this area.

Athletics
The O'Leary Spartans compete under the governance of the Alberta Schools Athletic Association and Edmonton Metro Athletic Association

The school has teams in the following sports:

Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Rugby 15's (Men and Women), Rugby 7's (Men), Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling,

O'Leary is known for the inclusive environment and the diverse programs in which it excels. The Student Union (SU) is very active and the HUB incorporates an amazing sound system and high definition screen that is used to host numerous events for students, often lunch during lunch time. Clubs include: Art, Spectrum (GSA), Model UN and others.

Programs
Source:

Advanced Placement (AP)

Computer Science

Mechanics

Construction

Sports Medicine

Dance

Drama and Drama Production Academy

Soccer Academy

Finance

Legal Studies

The Braided Journeys Program that supports First Nations, Metis, Inuit students, families and the community which is well-established and very positive.

Notable Alumni

 * Rick Walters (Canadian football) - Canadian professional football player
 * Emilio Fraietta - Canadian professional football player
 * Matt Frattin - professional hockey player
 * Grace Mahary - fashion model
 * Ross Ongaro - professional soccer player and coach; FIFA instructor
 * Barry Peterson - Cinematographer
 * Fernando Pisani - professional hockey player
 * Joe Poplawski - Canadian professional football player
 * Chris Benoit - Former Wrestler Entertainer