The 上学校 at Rabun Gap follows a liberal 艺术 curriculum that prepares students in grades 9-12 for college and life.
More than 300 students from 50+ countries make up our student body at the 上学校. Students in our boarding program make up 70% of the student body in grades 9-12.
Students take core classes in humanities, 数学, and science while furthering their academic interests in a variety of elective classes including 蒸汽, 剧院, 跳舞, 艺术, 举重, and special in-depth topics with the Head of School. To maximize the learning potential of each student, the average class size is 12, and there are no more than 16 students in any class.
Our Academic Program
Our academic program at the 上学校 level cultivates critical thinking and fosters open dialogue. Our faculty members are committed to advanced students and those who need extra support.
Rabun Gap offers 16 AP courses in all academic departments at the 上学校.
Over 30% of 上学校 students take at least one AP class.
Over the past three years, more than 80% of our AP students earned a 3 or higher on their AP exams, allowing them the opportunity to earn college credit before high school graduation.
The Teaching and Learning Center is staffed with full-time support faculty who are always available to work one-on-one with students. The TLC includes a math and writing lab. Learn more about student support here.
蒸汽(科学, 技术, 工程, 艺术, and Math) is woven throughout the 上学校 curriculum. Students who want an in-depth experience with 蒸汽 can take elective classes in the Dess Oliver 蒸汽 Center and be a part of the afterschool 蒸汽 program.
What makes our 上学校 academic experience unique?
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Research Curriculum
上学校 students complete year-long, grade-level research projects led by collaborative teams of educators across disciplines.
The Humanities model fuses traditional history and English classes together. Our Humanities faculty incorporate team teaching and cross-curricular material into their courses. Students both study and write about historical texts and events in an environment that encourages discourse and collaboration.
College Counseling
The question for Rabun Gap students is not if they are going to college - it's where. 100% of our students earn acceptances from the top colleges and universities across the U.S. 和国外. College preparation begins with a 4-year academic plan for each student starting in the 9th grade. Learn more about College Counseling.
旅游研究
Students have studied environmental science in Hawaii, 意大利艺术, and history in France on school-sponsored trips. All 上学校 students take a hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail before they graduate. In addition to travel study trips, faculty members also schedule regular local field trips to Atlanta, 格林维尔, 阿什维尔, and other surrounding areas. Learn more about travel study opportunities.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a private, coeducational day and boarding school for grades Pre-K through 12. Centrally located between Atlanta, GA, 格林维尔, SC, 和阿什维尔, NC, we prepare young people for college, 职业生涯, and a lifetime of leadership and service.