The Academy of the Holy Cross

The Academy of the Holy Cross

Private High School | Grade 9-12
4920 Strathmore Ave,  Kensington, MD
4.1
3.8
390 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathleen R. Prebble
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,575
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
37
Part Time Teachers
11
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
55.7%
Black
16.1%
Hispanic
13.4%
Two or more races
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best Catholic Schools in Maryland
#7 Best All Girls Schools in Maryland
#20 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 156 Students
James Madison University 65 Students
Towson University 59 Students
Penn State 58 Students
Virginia Tech 56 Students
Georgetown University 56 Students
The Catholic University of America 55 Students
University of Delaware 51 Students
New York University 48 Students
Boston University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 71 Students
Biology 66 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Economics 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 166 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/22/2024
I love the community feel at Holy Cross! My daughter receives a well rounded Catholic education. She has the opportunity to try new sports and activities. The parents are also very involved and welcoming here.
5.0 Parent
1/17/2024
AHC is a fantastic community for high school aged girls, and my wife and I could not be happier with our experience thus far!
5.0 Parent
1/10/2024
AHC is a great place to send your daughter. Not only are they focused on empowering Girls, but as a Catholic High School, they allow the students to embrace their individuality. They recognize the importance of diversity and foster inclusion, so everyone is welcomed, encouraged, and supported.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/29/2022
My daughter is a current 9th grader and for the most part enjoys the school has made a few really good friends in her short time there and is being challenged in the classroom. so the education part is working out really well. my one complaint is that I wish more attention was paid Into how the stud...
5.0 parent
2/14/2019
The Academy of the Holy Cross experience for my family has been excellent. My girls were able to study and learn at their own pace, and gained a confidence in themselves that may sometimes be inhibited in coed academic atmospheres.
5.0 parent
9/12/2018
I would rate my experience at the school as being a comprehensive experience. Not only are these girls getting a great education and learning to be independent thinkers but they are taking responsibility for their education. They are developing not only the mind but the total person.
5.0 parent
9/7/2018
I've had a wonderful experience at Holy Cross and I highly recommend it.

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