Holton-Arms School
Website: https://www.holton-arms.edu/Location: Bethesda, MD School Type: Private Grades Served: 3-12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $60,535 (2026-27) |
| Enrollment | 668 |
| Endowment / Total Funding | Total assets ~$134M (2021) |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Trustees: Raul Fernandez, Mark Ordan, Anthony Capuano |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Standout for competitive summer research placements in AI/ML, engineering/CS at top universities starting junior year; student-led AI teaching initiatives; robotics competitions; integrated STEAM curriculum from Gr 3-12 fostering design thinking and real-world innovation in girls' education.
Technology and Innovation Programs
STEAM courses (Art Tech Exploration Gr 7-8, Graphic Design); Design Technology Studio (Gr 3-6); Science Research Program with engineering/CS track; AI Innovators Club; Python course; student-led AI education initiatives
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Not found; Design Technology classes emphasize plan-build-test-modify
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
AI research (machine learning, neural networks) at university labs; VEX V5 Robotics Competition participation; year-long Python course; CS research track; STEM Challenge wins
Key Partnerships
Summer research at Howard University, University of Maryland, Georgetown University, George Washington University
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Penny B. Evins |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Lucia Hassell (Director of Technology Integration) |
| Admissions Email | admissions@holton-arms.edu |
| Main Phone | 301-365-5300 |
Sources
Official Website, Wikipedia, ProPublica 990, US News, Tuition Page, Course of Study, Science Research, RocketReach