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 enrolment is fairly large with a student body of about 1,900 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 beginning in 2014, with full 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 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 and 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 boasts 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 that it excels at. The Student Union (SU) is very active and the HUB boasts an amazing sound system and high definition screen that is used to host numerous events for students, often at lunch. Clubs include: Art, Spectrum (GSA), Model UN and others. Programs include: Dance, Advanced Placement (AP), Sports Medicine, Computer Science, Foods, Mechanics, Construction, Drama and Drama Production Academy, Soccer Academy and others. The Braided Journeys Program that supports First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, families and the community  is well-established and very positive. Notable Alumni