The Chesterton Schools Network, founded in 2013, is a confederation of almost 70 classical Catholic high schools across the United States and internationally. When OLV opened its doors in 2019, we chose the Chesterton model because we believed (and still do!) that it provides the best curriculum on offer today. As part of the CSN, we have access to tried-and-true curricular resources, summer training for faculty and administrators, and an international network of established schools. Faculty and students alike benefit from the Chesterton name recognition and academic track record. Finally, being part of the network gives our students the opportunity to take advantage of programs like the Rome pilgrimage and Chesterton-specific college scholarships.

Our Lady of Victory is going through the process of accreditation through the Chesterton Schools Network and it is informed and modeled after national accreditation standards. The Chesterton Schools Network has applied for membership in the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). NCPSA is a consortium of private school accrediting agencies and member accredited schools engaged in the professional, collegial recognition, development, and promotion of private education issues at the national level. NCPSA is the only national organization that recognizes and accredits accreditation organizations and in turn the accredited member schools. Other well-recognized accrediting agencies who are members of the NCPSA include the American Montessori Society, Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, Middle States Association, American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges, and others.

The CSN accreditation program is aligned with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS), developed to help Catholic schools assess, strengthen, and sustain operations. The NSBECS is grounded in Church teachings and best practices for Catholic education.

As a member of the Chesterton Schools Network, OLV agrees to adhere to the following eight standards of excellence to be accredited:

1. Mission and Catholic Identity

2. Pro-Life Commitment

3. Family Involvement

4. Curriculum Adherence

5. Effective Board and Administration

6. Financially Sound

7. Network Engagement

8. Brand Compliance

Absolutely. While OLV operates independently, Archbishop Aquila granted us a formal decree when we opened in 2019 recognizing us as an official Catholic school within the archdiocese. Furthermore, one spot on our governing board is reserved for the Archbishop’s nominee. All our faculty and board members are practicing Catholics who take an oath of fidelity to the Catholic Church. 

However, families and students at OLV are not required to be Catholic! Non-Catholics are welcome at OLV and have flourished here. OLV’s mission and education makes it a trustworthy partner in a family’s quest to raise virtuous sons and daughters.

Yes! The purpose of uniforms at OLV is three-fold: to express our God-given dignity, to reflect the seriousness of the intellectual task we are undertaking, and as an outward sign of our communal endeavor, no matter our individual backgrounds. Our classic navy and white uniforms are modest and good-looking. Current families can find more information about uniforms in the OLV handbook.

The vast majority of OLV graduates go on to four-year colleges or universities. In the past few years, OLV graduates have attended institutions such as Colorado School of Mines, University of Dallas, CU Boulder, Texas A&M, Benedictine College, Hillsdale College, University of Navarre (in Spain), Christendom College and Thomas Aquinas College. Our graduates are studying in a variety of fields such as biochemistry, architecture, theology, military science, sports business, engineering, philosophy and nursing.

Other OLV graduates choose to enter the military, pursue a vocation as a priest or religious, or enter the trades. Clearly, an OLV education prepares students to excel and flourish in any field!

Yes! Beginning in the fall of 2025, OLV will expand to two freshman classes with about 18-20 students per class. By 2029, OLV plans to have a student body of about 160 (40 per class). However, OLV is committed to ensuring a good partnership with every family and does not sacrifice culture for enrollment quotas.

OLV's Board is committed to serving families in South Denver and nearby suburbs. Most of our families come from south Denver, Littleton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Foxfield, Parker, Aurora, Castle Pines and beyond. Our parents know that the formation and academics their children receive at OLV is worth the drive! OLV is in a committed partnership with the Littleton Church of Christ conveniently located near Centennial and Littleton with easy highway access and acres of open space nearby. While our current location has plenty of room for our expansion, we are actively working on what God may have in store for us for a forever home. If you haven’t yet, schedule a tour to come in and see what OLV has to offer!

We believe a quality Catholic liberal arts high school education should be accessible for all families in the Denver area. Our Board works hard to keep tuition as low as possible, while still paying our top-notch faculty substantially above the going rate for Catholic high school teachers in Denver. We keep our overhead low, we prioritize excellent faculty, and we grow in an organic and sustainable way. Through scholarship programs, grants, generous donations, and careful stewardship, we ensure that an OLV education is within reach for families of all sizes and financial circumstances.

You bet. Several of our graduates have been accepted into prestigious engineering programs and many of our graduates are currently pursuing science and math careers. A classical education prioritizes science and math along with the humanities. Students at OLV take math and science all four years, and we offer multiple tracks for math, one of which ends in a rigorous calculus course. Moreover, our hiring choices reflect the seriousness with which we take these subjects. However, we do not offer a hyper-specialized or tech-focused education and students at OLV will graduate with a robust and well-rounded education.

At OLV, we believe a fully human education isn’t possible without athletics. Our athletic program is oriented towards a dual goal: developing each athlete to his fullest potential and growing in virtue. Inspired by the athletic passion of Saint Pope John Paul II, we seek to form athletes who exemplify loyalty, perseverance, toughness, friendship and magnanimity. In 2024-25, we are offering 5 athletic teams: co-ed cross-country, men’s basketball (both varsity and JV), women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball. OLV also offers a strength and conditioning clinic in the off-season. Some OLV students also participate in sports programs at nearby public schools. As our student body grows, OLV will continue to look for opportunities to expand our athletic offerings.