Tuesday, January 7th - Following MCPS, The Heights School will be closed due to inclement weather.
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