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

280

Upper School Faculty

47

Upper School Student Faculty Ratio

6:1

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

89%

2021 AP Scholars

58

2021 National Merit Finalists

13

2021 National Latin Gold and Silver Medal Scholars

30

Tuition and Aid

Students Receiving Financial Grants and Scholarships

45%

Total Aid Awarded

$3.4 million

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Contact the Admissions Office


Director of Admissions and Outreach, AP US Government
  • Rich Moss
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 112
  • rmoss@heights.edu
Associate Director of Admissions; Upper School Philosophy
  • Anthony Hadford
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 177
  • ahadford@heights.edu
Admissions Coordinator
  • Michelle Murray
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 176
  • mmurray@heights.edu