About

Quick Facts

Founded

The Heights School was founded in 1969, and is located in Potomac, MD.

Religious Affiliation

Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church

Grades

3-12

Student Body

600

Faculty

78

School Mascot

Cavalier

School Color

Red

Upper School

Upper School Faculty with Advanced Degrees

Approximately 62%

Upper School Students

277

Upper School Faculty

41

Upper School Student Faculty Ratio

7:1

Average Upper School Class Size

17

Drama Productions

3

Concerts

5

Varsity Sports

13

Percentage of Students Playing Sports for The Heights

90%

Average AP and College Level Courses Taken per Student

6-8

Student Clubs

Approx. 32

AP 3+ Rate

83%

2023 AP Scholars

60

2023 National Merit Finalists

16

2023 National Latin Gold and Silver Medal Scholars

36

Tuition and Aid

Students Receiving Financial Grants and Scholarships

50%

Total Aid Awarded

$3.8 million

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Contact the Admissions Office


Director of Admissions and Outreach
  • Rich Moss
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 112
  • rmoss@heights.edu
Associate Director, Lower and Middle School Admissions
  • Anthony Hadford
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 177
  • ahadford@heights.edu
Admissions Associate, Upper School Admissions
  • Brendan Regan
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 236
  • bregan@heights.edu
Admissions Coordinator
  • Melanie Brown
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 176
  • mbrown@heights.edu