Academy of the Holy Cross
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Kensington, MD
4920 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only all-girls school in Kensington
- The largest Catholic school in Kensington
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Maryland
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Kensington since at least 2011
In Kensington, Maryland, Academy of the Holy Cross is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 371 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic high schools in Maryland. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 371
- Teachers
- 43.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic high schools in Maryland (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic high schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 22 Catholic high schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Academy of the Holy Cross whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Academy of the Holy Cross
What grades does Academy of the Holy Cross serve?
Academy of the Holy Cross serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Academy of the Holy Cross?
About 371 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy of the Holy Cross?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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