Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Programs: Instruction - rabun gap - nacoochee school is a 110-plus year old independent boarding and day school providing co-education college-preparatory in grades five through twelve that has a historic relationship with the presbyterian church. Rabun gap - nacoochee school (rgns) educated approximately 450 students from 35 countries and 15 states for the current fiscal year with an average class size of 11. The middle school had an enrollment of approximately 125 boys and girls. International students comprise approximately 25 percent of the student body. The faculty averages 15 years of teaching experience, with an average of 8 years at rgns. Of the 54 classroom teachers and 1 residential faculty, 75 percent hold graduate degrees or higher. Advanced placement (ap) courses are offered in all academic departments with over 125 students enrolled in an ap course and the majority of the ap candidates received a score of 3 or higher, making them eligible to receive college credit for their work. With approximately 25 clubs and student organizations, students participate in a wide range of activities.

auxiliary services - rgns provides residential housing in seven residence halls on the 1,400 acre campus for the boarding students who make up over 50 percent of the high school student population. Residence life includes many planned weekend activities, and the halls have amenities such as computer rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, vending machines, and common areas. In addition, the dining hall serves over 215,000 meals on an annual basis. In addition, the bookstore and student center operate for the benefit of the students and faculty.

student activities and athletics - rgns participates in a variety of sports programs within the north carolina independent school athletic association. All sports continue to compete at high levels, bringing notoriety to the school in many different areas. Of particular note, the school offers competitive teams at the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity levels. The school recently added wrestling to the sports program. The arts department continues to stress the development of human creative potential for all the students that participate in the programs at all three divisions.