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Description

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is one of the top private schools in the South. Whether it’s through scoring a game-winning goalflying 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.

School Type:
  • Boarding School
State: Georgia
City: Rabun Gap
Affiliation: Christian
Grades Accepted:
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
School Size: 300
Average Class Size: 14
Student Body:
  • Co-ed
Program Duration:
  • Spring Semester
  • Fall Semester
  • Full Academic Year
  • Multiple Years
ESL:
  • Yes
Dresscode: Uniform Required
Price: $$$$
Graduation
Graduation Allowed:
  • Yes
Graduation After 1 Year:
  • Yes
Academics
AP Classes Offered:
  • 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

College Prep/Honors Classes:
  • Yes

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.

Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Spanish
Graduation Rate: 100
University Acceptances:

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.

Sports
Boys Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Lacrosse
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Wrestling
  • Tennis
Girls Sports:
  • 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.

Arts
Arts Offerings:

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.

Extra Curricular
Extra-Curricular:

Outdoor program, STEAM, Circus Arts, Environmental Stewardship, Film and photography, musical theater, drama, orchestra, chorus, Model UN, Chess club, and many more

Community Information
City Population: 1,948
Weather: Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters can range from cool to cold. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year.
Nearby Cities: Atlanta, Georgia (186 km)
Local Attractions:

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

Address:
339 Nacoochee Drive, Rabun Gap, GA, USA, Georgia, USA 30568