Upper School Quick Facts
The Upper School offers a wide range of courses, programs, and opportunities that prepare students for college and beyond. Explore key details about academics, daily life, learning spaces, and the many ways students grow as scholars, leaders, and community members.
Students and Teachers
- On average, 320 students in grades 9-12
- Typically, 30% of 9th grade class is new to Catlin Gabel
- Average class size: 12-15
- School day is 8:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
Curriculum
- Over 150 classes in English, social studies, math, science, modern languages (Spanish, Mandarin, French), computer science, the arts, health and PE
- Classes through the Global Online Academy
- Experiential learning: Immersives – 2-week hands-on learning opportunities for 9-11th grade; individually designed month-long senior capstone project
College Counseling
- 2 full-time college counselors; college essay coach
- Step-by-step support from 9th–12th grade
- Annual college fair, visits to local universities, application and essay workshops
- 99% graduates typically attend a 4-year college
Learning Spaces
- Academic classrooms; science, engineering and robotics laboratories
- Full-size Cabell Theater, black box theater
- Dedicated Upper School library
- Creative Arts Center
- Woodshop and ceramics studios
- Miller Swigert Gym, Murphy Athletic Complex with fields and track
Co-Curricular Programs
- 70+ clubs, activities, affinity groups
- Engineering and Robotics
- Performing Arts
- JV and Varsity Athletics
- Global and Outdoor Education Programs
- Mock Trial, Speech and Debate, Model UN, Science Bowl, Quiz Bowl
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
