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All-Boys School

The Heights School

#3 in Best Catholic High Schools in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Boys
  • 3-12
  • Potomac, MD
  • 34 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    C+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Sports
    B
The Heights School is a top rated, private, all-boys, Catholic school located in Potomac, MD. It has 540 students in grades 3-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1. Tuition is $25,765 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 98% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
10400 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Telephone
(301) 365-4300
Website
heights.edu

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$25,765
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
49%
Average Financial Aid
$10,234

The Heights School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1330
41 responses
Average ACT
30
16 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 7 responses
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  • Clan Days
    43%
  • Class Trips
    29%
  • Flag Football
    29%

Students

Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
540
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.6 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.6 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.6 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.6 responses
Poll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.6 responses
Poll
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.6 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$181,890
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,809
National
$949
Median Home Value
$889,100
National
$184,700
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The Heights School Reviews

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The community and spirit at the Heights is amazing. From several annual festival days full of tradition and athletics, to phenomenal spirit supporting our sports team, there is a great sense of family. The teachers are great at personal mentoring with students and prepare students well for the APs and college, without sacrificing rigor in the liberal arts and academic and personal development. One student received a perfect score on the AP Microeconomics exam, having been prepared so well in the school's courses, which go beyond what is sufficient. I would highly recommend and my friendships forged there still remain.
Let us walk the way, boys!
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The community and spirit at the Heights is amazing. From several annual festival days full of tradition and athletics, to phenomenal spirit supporting our sports team, there is a great sense of family. The teachers are very intelligent folk and are great at personal mentoring with students and prepare students well for the APs and college, without sacrificing rigor in the liberal arts and academic and personal development. The Heights is academically and physically rigorous and has the habit of developing strong bonds of friendship. However, the school could use a better diversity rate as over 80% of their students are Caucasian. The campus has no credible security and club involvement in the school is very poor, partially due to the rigor of the academic work already. Besides the minor flaws, the Heights is a great school for boys.
Confucius once said "Tell me and I will forget, show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand". The Heights School aims to prepare kids for life, but also make sure they enjoy life. Taking into account the children's different stages of life, The Heights does a fine job of prepping them in their respected stage. The lower schoolers are given four breaks during the day to go outside to run and play, the middle schoolers are in a transitional stage in which they play and study, and the high schoolers are immersed with work and learning. To further prepare students, there is a whole week called Crescite week were all high schoolers choose a trip, abroad or local, were the boys can experience the world, but most importantly grow as a person. Confucius ought to be proud of The Heights, they really do try to involve the kids.