The Heights

"To witness the awakening of young hearts to the wonders of the natural world, particularly when they go 'creeking' for the first time, or catch their first toad, or handle an insect (on purpose), is a wonder and a joy." - Eric Heil, 3rd Grade Teacher

"The faculty at the Heights sees their main mission as supporting the parents in their quest to raise strong, successful, faithful, and mindful young men. Nothing is more important than this." - Dan McGiffin '08

"The mentoring program at the Heights changed my life: my mentors challenged me to improve, and helped me to put aside childish things so I could grow into a man." - Roger Porres '07

"The Heights’ liberal arts curriculum integrates all the subjects with one clear mission: to teach students how to think clearly and deeply. A Heights man is interesting, ideally — but more importantly, he is interested." - Patrick Murray '08

"The Heights has provided the support we have needed in educating our boys. They have consistently reinforced what we have been teaching our kids at home. It's been a phenomenal partnership." - Lourdes and Xavi Arguello, Parents

“Not once during my time at The Heights did I ever hear a teacher say 'No, I can’t help you with that.’” - Richie Bartozzi '16

"The friendship among the faculty is real- and very important. We are made better men here, in no small part because we desire, choose, and work for good things for each other. This makes us better husbands and fathers, better role models for the young men in our care, and helps us to strive to be better sons of God." - Tom Steenson, 5th Grade Teacher

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

540

Upper School

250

Middle School

150

Lower School

140

Athletic Teams

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Squash
Soccer
Swimming
Track & Field
Tennis
Wrestling

Avg. Class Size

Student Faculty Ratio

7:1

Mentor Mentee Ratio

1:1

Student Clubs

Drama Productions

Band and Choral Concerts

Upcoming Event

And Then There Were None

Tickets available now for the Omnibus Players spring production of “And Then There Were None”. Showings are on April 27th at 7:00pm, and April 28th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm.

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From the Forum

Why Our Politics Needs Poetry: Dr. Mehan on his New Book

Find out why Dr. Mehan believes that “a healthy politics requires a healthy poetics.” He discusses the importance of poetry in the formation of leaders. It’s not all fun and games, at The Heights, when our boys are memorizing. They are both memorizing and readying themselves for prudential statesmanship. Dr. Mehan pulls it all together for us, and offers an introduction to his forthcoming book: a children’s poetry book that Hamlet should have read.

Continue reading Why Our Politics Needs Poetry: Dr. Mehan on his New Book at Heights Forum.

On Pieper’s Prudence: A Virtue for the Great-Souled

Lower School Head Colin Gleason leads a discussion with Tom Cox and Austin Hatch on Prudence, as presented by Josef Pieper. Often we understand this virtue as nothing more than a cunning tactic, when in reality, prudence is far more. The virtue encompasses a capacity for silence, a understanding of reality, and an ability to make right decisions. Prudence is a virtue for the magnanimous. Listen in to learn more.

Continue reading On Pieper’s Prudence: A Virtue for the Great-Souled at Heights Forum.

7 Ways to Build Wealth and Character as a High Schooler

Here are some ways that high school students can begin the journey to financial stability, which often goes hand in hand with peace. It's not about getting rich quick; it is about making choices that lead to contentment.

Continue reading 7 Ways to Build Wealth and Character as a High Schooler at Heights Forum.

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