Upper School (Grades 9-12)

senior parade giving high fives to younger students
student outdoors relaxing in a hammock
upper school students team building outside
robotics and engineering director, kevin forbes speaking with student in front of robot
upper school art teacher, chris mateer speaking to student about printmaking in studio classroom
boys soccer celebrating a win
upper school students in social studies class smiling with world map in background

Catlin Gabel’s Upper School is designed to develop critical thinkers who learn with and from each other and their teachers. It is a place where students in grades 9-12 collaborate in intellectual, artistic, leadership, and athletic pursuits within a framework of inquiry and care.

Our private high school fosters individual and collective development centered for ethically minded goals. We develop critical thinkers who can voice their opinions, have the skills to deal with complexity, know how to learn, and want to make the world a better place. Teachers and students know each other well. These authentic bonds make learning engaging and fun. This is a place of deep thought and inspired inquiry, but it is also a place of joy and laughter.

By the time they graduate, students have learned to solve complex challenges, won state and national awards, completed rigorous assignments and exams, and begun to discover their place as citizens of the world. Our college counselors provide personalized support to help students navigate the college process and identify next steps that align with each student’s abilities, interests, and ambitious goals for life after Catlin Gabel.

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Explore our Upper School Programs

Curriculum

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Experiential Learning

Active participation in hands-on experiences

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Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

When students feel valued and supported, joyful learning is possible. 

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Co-Curricular Opportunities

Opportunities for collaboration and connection

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Palma Scholars Program

A unique scholarship opportunity for rising 9th graders

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College Counseling

Personalized guidance for life after Catlin Gabel

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