Bishop O'Byrne High School

The school’s mission is to foster living and learning within the Catholic faith so that students, centered in Christ, may realize their full potential. It operates on the belief that learning is most effective when placed in the context of healthy, caring relationships and when teachers, students, and parents work together to provide a solid structure for education. The school community emphasizes high expectations, the education of the "whole person," and a productive attitude toward learning.

The school offers a core curriculum supplemented by specialized pathways, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the Hockey Canada Skills Academy. Students can participate in Off-Campus Education, which includes Dual-Credit courses for post-secondary and workplace certification, as well as Exploratory, Green Certificate, and Skilled Trades Internship programs. Additionally, the school provides instruction in international languages and maintains a robust Fine Arts program.

The school maintains a Catholic Community of Caring based on the values of faith, care, respect, responsibility, trust, and family. It provides diverse learning support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) services to meet the needs of its student body. Teachers are dedicated to knowing each individual student well and utilize teaching strategies that respond to and reflect specific student needs.

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is ongoing, and registration for the 2026-2027 school year opened on February 2, 2026. The school prioritizes the enrollment of Catholic students residing within its designated attendance area, though it welcomes non-Catholic students from outside the area when resources and facilities permit. Students already enrolled in the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) are automatically registered for the next school year, while new students or those entering Kindergarten must complete an online registration process.

The school operates on a structured academic calendar that includes professional growth days, staggered entry days, and various faith-based observances. Families can access regular, modified, and six-day calendar formats, as well as future planning documents, through the school's website. The academic year typically includes breaks and designated days of recognition, such as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The campus is located at 500, 333 Shawville Blvd SE in Calgary. It provides a safe and caring environment equipped to support a variety of academic and extracurricular programs, including specialized spaces for fine arts, athletics, and Career and Technology Studies (CTS). The school also utilizes digital learning tools such as Brightspace, Google Classroom, and an online library catalogue to support student learning.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to engage the "whole person," including clubs such as Anime, Creative Writing, Dance, Robotics, Model UN, and a Politics Club. Students may also participate in a variety of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and service-oriented groups like "Spread the Love" (Pack a Snack) and Peer Tutoring. These offerings are intended to make the high school experience exceptional by providing opportunities for students to explore diverse interests outside of the classroom.