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
- 319 students in grades 9-12
- 30% of 9th grade class is new to Catlin Gabel
- Student-teacher ratio of 15:1
- 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
College Counseling
- 2 full-time college counselors
- 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
- 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
