Why is Flint Hill seen as a weaker school?

[Anonymous]

People on here always say that Flint Hill is a weaker school academically, but it has 24 APs, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Post-AP Latin, and many teachers with advanced degrees, some from Ivy Leagues. Additionally, the Robotics team is one of the strongest in the area and the Latin program is also very strong. What is causing people to say that FH doesn’t have strong academics?

[Anonymous]

Because they accepts students with a wide range of abilities, even in the Upper School and many people on DCUM are snobs and only want their kids to go to schools where the acceptance rate is very low. I think people on here also look down on it's location since it's a bit further out.

[Anonymous]

Because nobody really cares that much about robotics.

[Anonymous]

There is nothing about Flint Hill, other than class sizes, that sets it apart from a good public high school.

It’s the secular version of Paul VI or O’Connell or BI, but it cost an extra $20k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing about Flint Hill, other than class sizes, that sets it apart from a good public high school.

It’s the secular version of Paul VI or O’Connell or BI, but it cost an extra $20k.

I'm not at Flint Hill, but class size is the main reason I pay for private. It's not a small thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because nobody really cares that much about robotics.

They are also in the robotics program that is considered easier and not taking as seriously. I think SSSAS also competes in that one whereas the top schools do VEX.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing about Flint Hill, other than class sizes, that sets it apart from a good public high school.

It’s the secular version of Paul VI or O’Connell or BI, but it cost an extra $20k.

You are spot on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing about Flint Hill, other than class sizes, that sets it apart from a good public high school.

It’s the secular version of Paul VI or O’Connell or BI, but it cost an extra $20k.

Ok, can you now explain what a Sidwell or st. Albans or whatever has that is different and extra other than an academically homogenous group and more applicants?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing about Flint Hill, other than class sizes, that sets it apart from a good public high school.

It’s the secular version of Paul VI or O’Connell or BI, but it cost an extra $20k.

Ok, can you now explain what a Sidwell or st. Albans or whatever has that is different and extra other than an academically homogenous group and more applicants?

Fewer APs but more wealth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because they accepts students with a wide range of abilities, even in the Upper School and many people on DCUM are snobs and only want their kids to go to schools where the acceptance rate is very low. I think people on here also look down on its location since it's a bit further out.

This. It’s not elitist and it’s far outside NWDC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing about Flint Hill, other than class sizes, that sets it apart from a good public high school.

It’s the secular version of Paul VI or O’Connell or BI, but it cost an extra $20k.

Ok, can you now explain what a Sidwell or st. Albans or whatever has that is different and extra other than an academically homogenous group and more applicants?

Exactly. There is little difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because nobody really cares that much about robotics.

They are also in the robotics program that is considered easier and not taking as seriously. I think SSSAS also competes in that one whereas the top schools do VEX.

They’re more known for their aerial robotics program, which the other schools don’t offer. They compete against colleges and do well.

[Anonymous]

Because FHS accepts widely resulting in a large range of academic abilities. This makes it very similar to a public school. Other schools in the area cater to kids who excel academically which makes them more "elite".

Take that for what you will. We applied to FHS. I then realized that it was very similar to our local public and figured that I'd save the money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing about Flint Hill, other than class sizes, that sets it apart from a good public high school.

It’s the secular version of Paul VI or O’Connell or BI, but it cost an extra $20k.

It's actually $30k more expensive than Paul VI and Bishop O'Connell

[Anonymous]

Does it really matter what people think about your high school?