Anonymous
11/14/2022 14:05
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A typical student of a top private would not last a quarter at Basis, particularly if he/she/they entered later in the curriculum after (borderline irresponsible) middle school content acceleration has kicked in.. many of the top privates are already doing away with APs out of fear from having their students perform poorly. In contrast, Basis pushes a lot of APs and integrates the AP grades into the students course grades shown in their transcripts... meaning that if you flunk an AP there are real repercussions to the grade of that subject in the transcript... if you do well, there are good repercussions!
This is just BS. I assume you are talking about Basis DC?
Their average SAT last year:
Section Range Mean
Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing 500-780 638
Math 470-800 636
TOTALS 970-1580 1274
A FULL 200 points those from the top DC privates. I guess all those AP exams didn't actually translate into knowledge learned.
Also, PARCC scores:
73% are at or above grade level ELA
65% are at or above grade level math.
So again, it's such a wonderful school that 30-40% of kids are not even performing at grade level.
Your post is a joke.
BASIS DC is a charter not a private. The average at BASIS McLean is 1450 and a 33 ACT
Anonymous
11/14/2022 14:02
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:A typical student of a top private would not last a quarter at Basis, particularly if he/she/they entered later in the curriculum after (borderline irresponsible) middle school content acceleration has kicked in.. many of the top privates are already doing away with APs out of fear from having their students perform poorly. In contrast, Basis pushes a lot of APs and integrates the AP grades into the students course grades shown in their transcripts... meaning that if you flunk an AP there are real repercussions to the grade of that subject in the transcript... if you do well, there are good repercussions
This is just BS. I assume you are talking about Basis DC?
Their average SAT last year:
Section Range Mean
Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing 500-780 638
Math 470-800 636
TOTALS 970-1580 1274
A FULL 200 points those from the top DC privates. I guess all those AP exams didn't actually translate into knowledge learned.
Also, PARCC scores:
73% are at or above grade level ELA
65% are at or above grade level math.
So again, it's such a wonderful school that 30-40% of kids are not even performing at grade level.
Your post is a joke.
Anonymous
11/14/2022 13:59
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:WIS offers the hardest high school diploma anyone can obtain. The dual IB diploma. And the school has kids in top colleges in the US and around the world.
So I would definitely have them in the top five.
This.
WiS is a global brand. Others, day GDS for example, have zero recognition outside the DC elite bubble.
There is no way anyone can name a top 5 independent school. You can try to use college matriculation as a measure but honestly, we know that’s not very helpful. Also, WIS college matriculation looks no different than Maret, Gonzaga, or Prep for that matter.
In the world of DCUM the top schools will always be the most popular/elite schools.
Which will always be
NCS/STA
Sidwell
GDS
Maret
Holton
Maret does NOT belong in this group. It is a step below all of the schools listed above. There is nothing that distinguishes Maret from any other regular independent school found in random cities across the country. It’s a perfectly acceptable, yet very basic independent school.
No GDS is the one to go. There is a lot of hype for the school that is not backed up. It does not belong on the list. I really do not understand the hype around it.
Holton, Maret, NCS, STA, Sidwell
I disagree, and my children don’t attend Maret or GDS. Maret has no distinguishing characteristics. GDS is the academically rigorous, social justice-focused independent. In addition, GDS has the proud distinction of being Washington DC’s first racially integrated private school.
What makes Maret different from most other private schools?
What’s your definition of academically rigorous? If these students end up at the same college, does it matter? What metric are any of those posters even using?
Anonymous
11/14/2022 13:58
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:A typical student of a top private would not last a quarter at Basis, particularly if he/she/they entered later in the curriculum after (borderline irresponsible) middle school content acceleration has kicked in.. many of the top privates are already doing away with APs out of fear from having their students perform poorly. In contrast, Basis pushes a lot of APs and integrates the AP grades into the students course grades shown in their transcripts... meaning that if you flunk an AP there are real repercussions to the grade of that subject in the transcript... if you do well, there are good repercussions
This. There are other reasons to choose a school over basis, but if it's just academics then basis should be on top
Anonymous
11/14/2022 13:53
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:WIS offers the hardest high school diploma anyone can obtain. The dual IB diploma. And the school has kids in top colleges in the US and around the world.
So I would definitely have them in the top five.
This.
WiS is a global brand. Others, day GDS for example, have zero recognition outside the DC elite bubble.
There is no way anyone can name a top 5 independent school. You can try to use college matriculation as a measure but honestly, we know that’s not very helpful. Also, WIS college matriculation looks no different than Maret, Gonzaga, or Prep for that matter.
In the world of DCUM the top schools will always be the most popular/elite schools.
Which will always be
NCS/STA
Sidwell
GDS
Maret
Holton
Maret does NOT belong in this group. It is a step below all of the schools listed above. There is nothing that distinguishes Maret from any other regular independent school found in random cities across the country. It’s a perfectly acceptable, yet very basic independent school.
No GDS is the one to go. There is a lot of hype for the school that is not backed up. It does not belong on the list. I really do not understand the hype around it.
Holton, Maret, NCS, STA, Sidwell
+1. Not dog in the fight but we found Maret a lot more compelling for various reasons but primarily a well-rounded offering. GDS athletics leaves a lot to be desired. I know this topic is just for academics. Buy many very smart kids want to be at a well rounded school which is why many of those student turn away from GDS and towards Sidwell and Maret.
Anonymous
11/14/2022 13:48
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:WIS offers the hardest high school diploma anyone can obtain. The dual IB diploma. And the school has kids in top colleges in the US and around the world.
So I would definitely have them in the top five.
This.
WiS is a global brand. Others, day GDS for example, have zero recognition outside the DC elite bubble.
There is no way anyone can name a top 5 independent school. You can try to use college matriculation as a measure but honestly, we know that’s not very helpful. Also, WIS college matriculation looks no different than Maret, Gonzaga, or Prep for that matter.
In the world of DCUM the top schools will always be the most popular/elite schools.
Which will always be
NCS/STA
Sidwell
GDS
Maret
Holton
Maret does NOT belong in this group. It is a step below all of the schools listed above. There is nothing that distinguishes Maret from any other regular independent school found in random cities across the country. It’s a perfectly acceptable, yet very basic independent school.
No GDS is the one to go. There is a lot of hype for the school that is not backed up. It does not belong on the list. I really do not understand the hype around it.
Holton, Maret, NCS, STA, Sidwell
I disagree, and my children don’t attend Maret or GDS. Maret has no distinguishing characteristics. GDS is the academically rigorous, social justice-focused independent. In addition, GDS has the proud distinction of being Washington DC’s first racially integrated private school.
What makes Maret different from most other private schools?
Anonymous
11/14/2022 13:27
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
A typical student of a top private would not last a quarter at Basis, particularly if he/she/they entered later in the curriculum after (borderline irresponsible) middle school content acceleration has kicked in.. many of the top privates are already doing away with APs out of fear from having their students perform poorly. In contrast, Basis pushes a lot of APs and integrates the AP grades into the students course grades shown in their transcripts... meaning that if you flunk an AP there are real repercussions to the grade of that subject in the transcript... if you do well, there are good repercussions !
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Anonymous
11/14/2022 12:57
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:WIS offers the hardest high school diploma anyone can obtain. The dual IB diploma. And the school has kids in top colleges in the US and around the world.
So I would definitely have them in the top five.
This.
WiS is a global brand. Others, day GDS for example, have zero recognition outside the DC elite bubble.
There is no way anyone can name a top 5 independent school. You can try to use college matriculation as a measure but honestly, we know that’s not very helpful. Also, WIS college matriculation looks no different than Maret, Gonzaga, or Prep for that matter.
In the world of DCUM the top schools will always be the most popular/elite schools.
Which will always be
NCS/STA
Sidwell
GDS
Maret
Holton
Maret does NOT belong in this group. It is a step below all of the schools listed above. There is nothing that distinguishes Maret from any other regular independent school found in random cities across the country. It’s a perfectly acceptable, yet very basic independent school.
No GDS is the one to go. There is a lot of hype for the school that is not backed up. It does not belong on the list. I really do not understand the hype around it.
Holton, Maret, NCS, STA, Sidwell
Anonymous
11/14/2022 09:40
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Basis bots earning their yuans on this thread. Likely a meaningless thread started by them as well to bring Basis in the conversation
+1
Looks like the Basis marketing team is using the DCUM channel. Jeff needs to look at this.
I am a former parent. Academic rigor is second to none. Amazing how Basis police control remains active and any positive observation is always treated as illegitimate.
Fetch isn't going to happen.
Anonymous
11/14/2022 08:29
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:no consideration for campus, sports, location, etc
NCS/STA
Sidwell
GDS
St. Anselms
Holton
Anonymous
11/14/2022 08:28
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:no consideration for campus, sports, location, etc
Sidwell and Cathedral schools for people who don't care much about the world beyond our borders.
WIS for those who do.
Anonymous
11/14/2022 08:25
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:WIS offers the hardest high school diploma anyone can obtain. The dual IB diploma. And the school has kids in top colleges in the US and around the world.
So I would definitely have them in the top five.
This.
WiS is a global brand. Others, day GDS for example, have zero recognition outside the DC elite bubble.
There is no way anyone can name a top 5 independent school. You can try to use college matriculation as a measure but honestly, we know that’s not very helpful. Also, WIS college matriculation looks no different than Maret, Gonzaga, or Prep for that matter.
In the world of DCUM the top schools will always be the most popular/elite schools.
Which will always be
NCS/STA
Sidwell
GDS
Maret
Holton
Maret does NOT belong in this group. It is a step below all of the schools listed above. There is nothing that distinguishes Maret from any other regular independent school found in random cities across the country. It’s a perfectly acceptable, yet very basic independent school.
Anonymous
11/14/2022 07:41
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:WIS has practically zero legacy or hooks.
Are you kidding? Tons of diversity hooks.
That's not a hook, that's a fact, especially given bilingualism. And I doubt the kids of say a relatively wealthy Colombian/ American couple gets much of a hook anyway, compared to a couple lawyers working in the Biden administration -- THAT is a hook.
You’re wrong. Being an URM is a hook.
Anonymous
11/14/2022 07:30
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:WIS has practically zero legacy or hooks.
Are you kidding? Tons of diversity hooks.
That's not a hook, that's a fact, especially given bilingualism. And I doubt the kids of say a relatively wealthy Colombian/ American couple gets much of a hook anyway, compared to a couple lawyers working in the Biden administration -- THAT is a hook.
Anonymous
11/13/2022 23:31
Subject: Based solely on academics, rank the top 5 private high schools in DC/VA/MD
Basis! If solely on academics.