Max/El
So it appears to be a universal thing that people fear what they don't know, however here a lot of people have unusual abilities, so that's somewhat mitigated. I don't think you have to hide your powers here. They're a part of you, and no one is going to hurt you because of them here (and if they try, Richie and I will open up a can of whoop-ass so thorough it'll make the mage rebellion look like a game of hide and seek).
If people are worth getting to know, they're generally worthy of getting to know you. And that includes your abilities. Don't use them to disrupt class or give yourself an unfair advantage in your studies, but otherwise? I don't see the need to pretend to be something you aren't.