Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is one of the top private schools in the South. Whether it’s through scoring a game-winning goal, flying through the air on the stage, or getting into a dream college - Rabun Gap is a place where students thrive. We are a unique, global community of learners in the Northeast Georgia mountains. We inspire students of all ages to become their best - in intellect and in character.
- Boarding School
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- Co-ed
- Spring Semester
- Fall Semester
- Full Academic Year
- Multiple Years
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- Art
- English
- Foreign Language
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology
Studio Art, Language & Composition, United States History, Literature and Composition, Economics, Modern World History, Comparative Government and Politics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1, Physics 2, Psychology, French Language, Mandarin, Spanish Language
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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) is woven throughout the Upper School curriculum. Students who want an in-depth experience with STEAM can take elective classes in the Dess Oliver STEAM Center and be a part of the afterschool STEAM program.
- Chinese
- French
- Spanish
American University, Boston University, University of California- Berkley, University of California- Los Angeles, Carnegie Mellon University, Colby College, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Florida, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (General College), University of California-San Diego and more
Students take core classes in humanities, mathematics, and science while furthering their academic interests in a variety of elective classes including STEAM, theatre, dance, arts, weightlifting, 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.
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Football
- Soccer
- Swim
- Lacrosse
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Track
- Wrestling
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Swim
- Lacrosse
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Track
- Tennis
The Eagles athletic program develops social, emotional, and physical maturity in student-athletes. Our athletics staff includes coaches and trainers with experience on the professional and collegiate levels who are dedicated to seeing student-athletes succeed on and off the field. At every level, our coaches are mentors who build character and teach life skills through their sport.
Stage, Screen and Studio, Dance, Advanced Dance, Dance Production, Orchestra, Advanced Singers, Beginning Piano, Performance, Advanced Performance, Technical Theater, Advanced Technical Theater, Film Production, Graphic Design and Photography, Visual Arts, Advanced Visual Design, AP Studio Art
The arts program is fully committed to project-based learning and focuses on inspiring self-confidence and an appreciation for creative expression. Rabun Gap offers many opportunities for student performances and exhibitions. In addition to daily classes in visual arts, graphic design, performance, dance, film, vocal, orchestral music, and technical theatre, Rabun Gap students participate in many productions in an extracurricular format. This includes our unique Cirque program and our award-winning musical.
Outdoor program, STEAM, Circus Arts, Environmental Stewardship, Film and photography, musical theater, drama, orchestra, chorus, Model UN, Chess club, and many more
Black Rock Mountain State Park, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Minnehaha Falls, Foxfire Museum, Chattahoochee National Forest, Angel Falls Trail, R.M. Rose Company, Panther Creek Recreation Area
"In Rabun County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Rabun County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Rabun County are highly rated." - Niche.com