Upper School Academics
The Upper School experience is designed to give students the freedom of choice to cultivate curiosity, passion, and excitement while feeling safe, challenged, and known.
We are passionate about letting kids take ownership of their learning and their pathway through the curriculum.
— Beth Miller, P. '22 & '25, Head of the Upper School
Upper School By the Numbers
22:1
Student-to-College Counselor Ratio
75%
Upper School Faculty Members Have Advanced Degrees
73%
First/Second Choice College Acceptances
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