The Heights School

The Heights School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 3-12
10400 SEVEN LOCKS Rd,  Potomac, MD
4.1
3.9
540 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alvaro De Vicente
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.56
Annual Tuition
$25,765
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
71
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
87.7%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian
2.2%
Black
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%

School Rankings

#7 Best All Boys Schools in Maryland
#10 Best Catholic Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 42 Students
The Catholic University of America 42 Students
University of Virginia 37 Students
University of Notre Dame 29 Students
Virginia Tech 28 Students
Princeton University 24 Students
University of Dallas 22 Students
Villanova University 20 Students
Boston College 19 Students
James Madison University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Finance 21 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Economics 14 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
English 8 Students
History 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 34 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/1/2025
The Heights gave me a unique high school experience that allowed me to make valuable connections and friendships that would impact my early adulthood and the rest of my life. One part that could have been better was applications for college. Overall it was an amazing and formative experience.
5.0
6/22/2024
After many years of observing the Heights school from the outside looking in, my children were finally accepted. My kids have progressed substantially in their academics and religion. thank you to the heights.
5.0 NicheUser
4/29/2023
We LOVE The Heights. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else and I won't send my future children anywhere else.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
5.0 other
2/9/2023
I attended from 8th grade through 12th grade and graduated in 2003. I continue to value both the education and mentorship that I received while I was there. The atmosphere of the all male student body could certainly be challenging at times with regular navigation of immature personalities, while al...
5.0 parent
7/3/2022
Excellent school where your son will receive a quality education with an emphasis on building good character. We feel blessed to able to send our son here. A wonderful fit for our family-
3.0 parent
3/10/2021
High school has some good teachers, but most should not be there. Some have unrealistic expectations on the students - assigning college level material, and an outrageous amount of work that is really overwhelming and quite boring. All classes are teacher-centered and in the form of lectures (many n...
1.0 parent
9/24/2020
My son entered The Heights at Eighth Grade. We had just returned from a posting overseas, so he was excited about attending and meeting more boys his age. We were excited too. But any positive feelings about The Heights evaporated when he matriculated to the upper school. He was bullied physically a...

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The Heights School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 3-12 located at 10400 SEVEN LOCKS Rd in Potomac, in the Potomac neighborhood. Annual tuition is $25,765. The school has a total enrollment of 540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The Heights School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.56. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,415,432. Discover additional schools in the area, like McLean School-Lochinver Lane Campus, St Andrew's Episcopal School, Bullis School, and more. Learn more about what Potomac has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Heights School.

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