Heather Gossart President/CEO

Bishop McNamara High School’s forty-year history as a Catholic institution in the metropolitan Washington community has touched countless lives. Our Holy Cross legacy challenges Bishop McNamara students to be the best they can be while sharing their gifts with the Church and the world. Bishop McNamara graduates demonstrate the impact of principled leadership and service in their families, their professions and their communities. By supporting the academic, spiritual and personal growth of our students, Bishop McNamara provides tremendous opportunities for students to explore their unique God-given talents. Whether in a classroom or concert hall, on stage or athletic field, Bishop McNamara students benefit from tutelage of a dedicated, expert faculty and staff that help create the McNamara experience. With faith-filled optimism, we look forward to a bright future empowering young people to meet the challenges of the 21st century!

Registration Check List

In order to enter the freshman class the following year, the application should be submitted in January of the eighth grade. For proper consideration, the student and his/her family must ensure that the following are completed and submitted by the deadlines:

1. The application, which can be obtained from the Admissions Office or downloaded from our forms page.
2. The Records Release Form, so we may receive transcript and grades.
3. The HSPT (The Washington Archdicesan Admissions Test)
4. Evaluations/recommendations

Admissions Policy

Bishop McNamara High School is a co-educational institution which admits students of any race, religion, color, nationality, or ethnic orgin. Acceptance to the school is based on achievement, standarized test scores, evaluations, and prior school recommendations.

For more information contact our Admissions Team: