Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
- As a college preparatory school, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School offers an educational program designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in the liberal arts.
- We offer a program that will both challenge and nurture each student.
- We encourage natural curiosity, and by example we demonstrate that discovery and learning are lifelong pursuits.
- We are committed to access. Rabun Gap offers Financial Aid to 75% of our students.
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Rabun Gap-Nacoochee | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1903 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 1400 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 600 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 25% | 21% |
| % International Students | 25% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 67% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 970 - 1330 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants/skirt and polo) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $70 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $52,962 (Middle School $57,962; Upper School $52,962) | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,941 (Middle School $17,665; Upper School $19,941) | $30,250 |
| Tuition international students | $58,262 | $48,850 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 75% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $21,000 (A wide range of income levels qualifies for aid.) | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Dec. 9 / Feb. 7 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 45% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | DaRel Christiansen | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Sherry Richardson | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 17 |
| Courses | Art, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, French Language, French Literature, Modern European History, Physics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 15 |
| Sports | Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 37 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Animation Club, Community Service Club, Diversity Club, Dorm Prefects, Environment Club, French Club, French National Honor Society, Honor, Jane Austen Society, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring, Philosophy Club, Photograpghy Club, School Newspaper, Senior Class Officers, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Government, Thespian Club, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Cirque, Gap Players, Gap Singers, Jazz Club, Music Technology, Orchestra, Theater, Wind Ensemble Recreational Athletic Programs: Dance Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Livestock Show Program, Outdoor Club, Weightlifting Clu | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2009 - 2013 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Emory University | 8 | |
| Georgia Tech | 8 | |
| University of Washington | 7 | |
| Wofford College | 7 | |
| University of Georgia | 6 | |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 6 | |
| Agnes Scott College | 5 | |
| Georgia Southern University | 5 | |
| Presybeterian College | 5 | |
| Davidson College | 4 | |
School Notes
- Founded in 1903, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has a wonderful history of providing boarding and day students with an educational experience of the highest quality at an affordable cost. The school is located on 1,400 spacious acres in Rabun Gap, nestled in the mountains of northeast Georgia, offering beautiful seasonal weather, a variety of performing arts and outdoor activities, along with a safe and secure campus environment for both day and boarding students.
- We have continued to enhance our facilities and programs to meet the current needs of our students; The 47,000 sq. ft. Arts and Technology Building, a more spacious library, superior athletic fields, and a separate middle school annex are just a few examples of the significant additions to the campus during recent years.
- LD types supported: mild learning differences
- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School accreditations: Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
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