Very Good
#76 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 20% of private schools
Academy of the Holy Cross
High School · Kensington, MD
A private high school in Kensington, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
4920 STRATHMORE AVE, Kensington, MD 20895
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy of the Holy Cross sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,527
Median home value
$744,000
Median rent
$2,075/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Rochambeau-the French Intl SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 986 | Compare → |
| Walter Johnson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,984 | Compare → |
| Albert Einstein HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,024 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy of the Holy Cross is listed in Kensington, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy of the Holy Cross
Academy of the Holy Cross is a private high school in Kensington, MD, serving approximately 395 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of the Holy Cross
What grades does Academy of the Holy Cross serve?
Academy of the Holy Cross serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of the Holy Cross?
Academy of the Holy Cross has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Holy Cross?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Holy Cross is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy of the Holy Cross rank in MD?
Academy of the Holy Cross ranks #76 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Academy of the Holy Cross's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of the Holy Cross has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy of the Holy Cross a private school?
Yes, Academy of the Holy Cross is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy of the Holy Cross a religious school?
Academy of the Holy Cross has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 942-2100
- Area population (ZIP 20895)
- 19,042
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20895; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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