Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Academic Rigor

Gilmour’s intentionally small class sizes foster dynamic student–teacher relationships. Gilmour students write more, discuss more and speak more — building confidence as they discover their passions and maximize their talents. The Class of 2025 reflects the strength of this approach — students earned admission to 20 of the nation’s Top 30 colleges, according to U.S. News and World Report, with 90% accepted to their first- or second-choice school. These results underscore the academic rigor and personalized support that define the Gilmour experience.

Living the Mission

As an independent, Catholic school, Gilmour believes service is vital in developing the whole child. Students are required to give back to the community and each other in order to make the world a better place. By the time they graduate, the majority of seniors have exceeded the required number of service hours.

Community

The moment you step on Gilmour’s 144-acre campus, you can feel the palpable sense of community. Students, faculty, staff and parents come together to provide much more than an extraordinary educational experience — they provide a family.

144-Acre Campus

Gilmour’s 144-acre campus features cutting-edge facilities, including the state’s only molecular genetics lab in a secondary school; a state-of-the-art performing arts center; a student commons that rivals any college dining hall; and a greenhouse, chicken coop, apiary and gardens.

Experiential Learning

Gilmour offers academic extension programs that allow each student to confidently take charge of their educational experience. From international travel opportunities to internships in science and technology, semester-long social justice projects to a 40-hour Senior Project, and immersive service trips to the multi-year Vector program, Gilmour is your gateway to success in the real world.

Fine and Performing Arts

Gilmour’s Fine and Performing Arts programs rival most collegiate programs. The Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art theater where actors, dancers, musicians and production artists showcase their talents. And Gilmour’s trophy cases are filled with the accomplishments of our award-winning student illustrators, photographers, painters and orators.

Global Perspective

Gilmour is a home away from home to students from across the country and around the globe. Seventy boarders from 19 states and 11 countries bring the world to our campus. Here, cultural understanding isn’t confined to textbooks — it’s built through daily interactions, thoughtful dialogue and shared experiences that bridge continents. This constant interaction transforms cultural awareness into lived experience, allowing each student’s education to reach far beyond the classroom.

Digital Media Lab

Gilmour’s state-of-the art broadcast studio and digital media lab, coupled with our digital marketing and communications curriculum, allow students to pursue their interest in modern day media arts.

Community Block

Gilmour Academy’s Middle School offers a unique block in the middle of the school day. Twice a week, the Middle School holds Community Block in conjunction with the Upper School Community Block, greatly increasing the number of clubs and opportunities available for the Middle Schoolers. Additionally, students can use this time to participate in service, meet with teachers or pursue experiential opportunities. On the other three days of the week, students take either choir or band during this block.

Athletics

With 51 sports teams to choose from, Lancer Athletics has something for everyone. Our state-of-the-art facilities include two NHL-size ice rinks; an Athletic Center with a pool, basketball court, field house, fitness room and training room; a turfed outdoor stadium with lights; an all-turf baseball field; newly renovated tennis courts and softball complex; and a weight room where all students can work with our full-time strength and conditioning coaches. Gilmour student-athletes consistently compete at the state level and, on average, more than 20% of our graduates commit to participate in athletics at the next level, including at some of the top DI college athletic programs in the country.

Self-Assessments

For nearly three decades, Gilmour has used Self-Assessments as an alternative to the traditional parent-teacher conference. Each year, students in Grades 7–12 prepare and deliver a formal presentation to their parents, teachers and advisors, reflecting on their strengths and challenges. Rooted in Gilmour’s commitment to real-world preparation — alongside coeducation, block scheduling and a strong emphasis on public speaking — the Self-Assessment model builds essential skills. These presentations mirror real-world performance evaluations and equip students with a level of self-awareness and communication skills rarely developed in high school.