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Oakland Catholic High School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school for young women of diverse backgrounds. The Oakland Catholic community is committed to an environment that promotes spiritual formation, excellence in education, a wide range of activities and athletics, and service to others. Formed under the patronage of St. Joan of Arc, Oakland Catholic is dedicated to teaching young women to lead lives of faith, courage and commitment as they lay the foundation for their future as responsible and respected global leaders.

Pius Xi High School was founded in 1929 by the Pallottine Fathers and the School Sisters of St. Francis. Pius provides the intimacy and personal attention of a small school while taking advantage of its size to offer one of the nation's broadest and richest high school curricula. Our purpose is to help each student discover, develop and share his or her God-given talents. This student-centered learning model and the culture of Christian values at its core make Pius a place where children blossom into confident, creative, compassionate young adults.

Gulliver Preparatory School is a private school in Pinecrest, Florida. It has 650 students in grades 9 - 12. Gulliver Schools is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit, independent, coeducational, nonsectarian day school with the mission of providing a superior, personalized college-preparatory education fostering well-rounded, successful, lifelong learners. Gulliver is committed to developing the unique gifts and talents of each student in a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, innovation, global understanding and character. The school enrolls more than 2,200 students in Grades PreK3-12 on four campuses.

We are grounded in a rigorous college preparatory framework, but we go much further. We are multidisciplinary and cutting-edge, giving students the ability to ask the hard questions, and the tools to answer them. We are technologically sophisticated, but we recognize the limitations of technology, so we teach critical thinking above all else—because this is the foundation of true learning. We are deeply humanistic, treating every student with profound respect and care. And we are a joyful, inclusive, vibrant community—where students actually love to come to school every day. Sonoma Academy: Redefining education for a new era. Times are changing, and our students are ready to meet, embrace, and create this change.

Nestled within a diverse community outside of Chicago, Marian Catholic offers students a chance to study in a supportive residential neighborhood that’s a short distance from the heart of Chicago. As a college preparatory high school, Marian Catholic develops in students essential skills for post-secondary education. These skills include inductive and deductive logic, critical thinking, research principles, and communication skills, both oral and written. In addition, Marian Catholic recognizes individual intellectual differences and has a flexible curriculum of liberal, fine, and practical arts which serves students' particular needs and opens them to a variety of career choices.

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School is a faith based college preparatory school focusing on academics, community service and athletics.

Mission Statement: Proclaiming Jesus Christ through excellence in education. Crean Lutheran South High School, part of the largest Protestant school system in the nation, is one of the fastest growing Lutheran schools in the nation, with plans to accommodate up to 1,200 students as the school's permanent campus opens in Irvine in the Fall 2010. Please visit our web site at www.clshs.org for detailed information and to register.

Immaculate High School is a college preparatory school, established in the Roman Catholic tradition within the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. IHS is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Connecticut and serves the greater Danbury area. Immaculate provides a challenging academic education in a wholesome and disciplined environment. The school values character formation, moral development and spiritual direction. Immaculate High School

Pacifica Christian, a liberal arts high school, is devoted to teaching young men and women to think critically and wisely, instilling heartfelt joy and interest in learning, while encouraging lives of faith, character, and service to the glory of God.

Riverstone International School is a premier, private International Baccalaureate World School in Boise, Idaho, offering day and boarding students challenging opportunities and the personal support to develop into independent, creative, and collaborative thinkers. With 325 students enrolled from preschool through high school, 40+ countries are represented in the school community. A maximum of 32 students from the U.S. and around the world in Grades 8-12 are enrolled in Riverstone’s boutique boarding program. The school’s Five Pillars—Academic Excellence, Community and Service, Leadership by Example, International Understanding, and Outdoor Education—provide pathways for students to explore academically and personally. Small classes and strong relationships with teachers facilitate a highly personalized educational experience. The school offers concierge college counseling and athletic, musical, and academic extracurricular activities. One hundred percent of graduates are accepted into 4-year colleges worldwide. The school’s 14-acre campus is nestled along the Boise River. Our recently built dormitory is located in downtown Boise, one of the safest cities in the U.S. Scholarships are available. Thank you for your interest in Riverstone International School!

Paramus Catholic High School, as a school based upon faith in Jesus Christ, we will infuse authentic Catholic teaching into all of our curriculum, culture, daily operations, spirtual life,and witness. As a college preparatory school, we will challenge our students with an interdisciplinary curriculum brought to life by a talented and devoted faculty using the latest computer, science, and audio-visual technologies. As a large school, we will design and operate our procedures to ensure that each students benefits from a deep level of affirmation, support services, and our clear expectations.

Bishop Guertin High School is an independent, Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school located in Nashua, New Hampshire. Bishop Guertin was named the #1 Catholic High School in New Hampshire for 2018. In addition to rigorous courses (including over 60 Honors and AP-level courses), students have access to a great variety of extracurricular clubs and sports. Students at Bishop Guertin are highly involved and with teams for levels of sports team available for newcomers to elite competitive athletes, approximately 85% students join an athletic team. Their well-rounded resumes contribute to student graduate success rates: 100% of Bishop Guertin Students are accepted to college or university, with an average of $48,557 in scholarships granted per 2018 graduate.

The Waldorf School of Garden City (WSGC) provides a rigorous, college preparatory education, using an innovative and multisensory approach to learning. Our teachers possess unique insight into child development and the sophisticated integration of subjects in our curriculum creates an educational experience that inspires our students to evolve into confident, creative thinkers who are strongly connected to humanity and the environment. Founded in 1947, WSGC is part of a global community of teachers and child development professionals who have come together for the purpose of educating, supporting and inspiring children. With 90 years of proven curriculum experience, Waldorf education has nearly 2500 schools and kindergartens in over 60 countries. Over 94% of North American Waldorf graduates gain admission to a post-secondary school of their choice; 50% go on to a PhD or Masters.

The Branson School inspires excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Through the vitality, breadth, and rigor of its programs, Branson encourages students to think critically, communicate clearly, develop their individual talents and interests, and pursue a lifelong passion for learning. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community. We are a caring and supportive community that helps students fully realize their potential. We exercise young people's minds and bodies; nurture their creativity, capacity for compassion, and sense of humor; and help them build an awareness of their responsibilities to their communities and the world.

Loyola Blakefield, a Catholic, college preparatory school, established by the Jesuits and imbued with the spirit of Ignatius Loyola, forms men to serve with and for others. The Loyola student is preparing to graduate as a man of integrity, who, because he strives “to find God in all things,” is open to growth, intellectually ambitious, religious, loving, and committed to diversity and doing justice.

Xaverian is an all-boys, Catholic, college-prep day school for boys in grades 7-12. Our mission is to challenge students to become their best - not just as students, but as leaders of strong faith and character. Xaverian students build relationships with their teachers and coaches, who help them to discover and develop their unique gifts and talents and become their best as students and as men of faith.

"Chaminade College Preparatory collaborates with the families it serves to provide a challenging Catholic, coeducational education in the Marianist tradition. This tradition, grounded in the values of Jesus, educates the whole person while emphasizing family spirit in a nurturing, caring environment, attentive to the moral, spiritual and religious development of students. Chaminade prepares college-bound students throughout their middle and high school years in a rigorous program of academic excellence. Students from a diversity of cultural, religious and economic backgrounds come together for an active and varied curricular and extracurricular program. The mission of Chaminade College Preparatory is to form morally aware and academically capable people to be outstanding contributors to the future."

Damien High School, a nationally recognized institution, is celebrated for its academic excellence and dedication to developing the talents and potential of young men. Owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the school holds full accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). Located in a suburban area about 30 miles east of Los Angeles, Damien High School provides a rigorous college-preparatory education with a global perspective. Our athletic program is among the top in California, reflecting the school’s commitment to excellence in all areas. Top-Tier Athletics: Consistently ranked among California's best athletic programs, with a record of multiple California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) championships in Basketball. The Spartan Regiment marching band is going to perform in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. It’s a tremendous honor to be selected as the only band from the entire state of California. Out of all bands worldwide, only 10 are selected to perform in this prestigious event.

Watkinson School founded in 1881 is Hartford's only independent school. Serving 260 students from over forty Connecticut towns in grades six through twelve, including a unique post graduate program, Watkinson is also a founding member of the Hartford independent schools initiative. Watkinson's mission is to develop in our students the power to shape their own lives and the world around them.

Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus, located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.Key is renowned for its rigorous academic program which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary studies, and a global perspective while building the habits of grit, tenacity, and resourcefulness.