Upper School Quick Facts

Students and Teachers

  • Student-teacher ratio of 15:1
  • 319 students in grades 9-12
  • School day is 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

Curriculum

  • Over 150 classes in English, history, math, science, modern languages (Spanish, Mandarin, French), computer science, the arts, health and PE
  • Classes through the Global Online Academy
  • Immersives and interdisciplinary, project-based courses
  • Month-long senior project

Learning Spaces

  • Dant House: classrooms and student lounge areas
  • Creative Arts Center
  • Miller Library
  • Woodshop and ceramics studios, engineering and robotics labs
  • Math Building, Semler Science Building
  • Hillman Modern Languages Center, Vollum Humanities Center
  • Miller Swigert Gym, Murphy Athletic Complex with fields and track

Co-Curricular Programs

  • 40+ clubs, activities, affinity groups
  • Engineering and Robotics
  • Performing Arts
  • JV and Varsity Athletics
  • Global and Outdoor Education Programs

Advisory and Support

  • Small, mixed-grade groups meet regularly with faculty advisors
  • Librarian, library assistant, two counselors, and two college counselors
  • Learning specialists, academic dean, dean of students
  • Equity and Inclusion staff