Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School combines its strong academic program, mountain setting, and Presbyterian heritage to inspire young people eager to learn and grow. Our community nurtures and challenges students from diverse backgrounds as they prepare for college and a lifetime of service. Rabun Gap is a college preparatory day and boarding school located in the southeastern United States serving students in PK-12th grade. The boarding program includes a junior boarding option in 7th and 8th grades and an upper school boarding program for 9th through 12th grade. Seventy percent of upper school students are engaged in the vibrant boarding program. Enrollment represents 15-20 states and 50 countries, reflecting a global and cultural competency, with international students comprising approximately 25% of the student body. Rabun Gap's academic program includes 15 Advanced Placement (AP) classes covering all academic disciplines. Rabun Gap students have a 100% college acceptance rate and placement includes the nation's most selective institutions including Harvard, Princeton, Duke, Brown, and Emory as well as highly regarded colleges and universities both domestic and abroad. The School's dedicated faculty have a commitment to experiential learning including utilizing outdoor learning laboratories, integrating technology, and incorporating cross-disciplinary projects. The faculty to student ratio is 8:1 with 85% of faculty residing on campus. Rabun Gap has a highly acclaimed arts and theater program including a full orchestra, choral program, drama arts program, and one of the longest running high school Cirque programs in the nation. The Athletic program includes 28 varsity and middle school competitive sports teams with accolades at the conference and state levels. The campus is located on 1400 acres and includes many environmental and outdoor education opportunities, including environmental stewardship programs (ESP).