Upper School

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The journey matters. Lead courageously

Highland graduates earn admission to exceptional colleges, but that’s only part of the story. They walk into new rooms with presence. They ask sharper questions and speak with conviction. They take initiative and recover from setbacks. They lead when it’s uncomfortable. They do the right thing when no one is watching.

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Why Choose Us?

At Highland, we help students build more than transcripts

Thriving at Highland is about more than grades. Athletics, leadership, wellness, clubs, the arts, all of it matters. Our goal is to build disciplined thinkers, bold creators, and resilient competitors, so that by the time Highland students graduate, they don't wonder if they can handle what's next. They know they can.

Demanding courses. Real support. Ready for what's next

Highland offers rigor with a purpose. Students choose AP and Honors courses, build certificate programs in fields like engineering and global studies, and design independent studies. They learn to think like the people who thrive in college.

Academics in Upper School

Creativity takes commitment and our students love it

Creativity takes commitment. On the Rice Theater stage, in the 2D and 3D studios, and in the guitar room, students refine bold work through practice and share it with a community that shows up. Making something real means risking something first.

Arts in Upper School

We don't talk about character. Our athletic programs build it

Competition reveals character. Across 20 varsity teams, athletes push their limits, lead and support their teammates, and chase titles that mean something. Grit is built in the reps that happen when no one is looking.

Athletics in Upper School

Every learner known. Every learner supported

Every path forward looks different. Our teachers know each student closely, meet them where they are, and give them the strategies to own their learning. This is the support that helps every student rise as they progress along their own personalized academic journey.