◉ Located in the Energy Corridor area of western Houston, Texas, this is the only boarding school in the Greater Houston area. Most local parents work in the aerospace, medical, or energy industries. ◉ The school offers over 160 high school courses, including ESL, standard American high school courses, 10 honors courses, 13 AP courses, and 50 IB courses. ◉ Its STEAM curriculum is outstanding, developed in collaboration with MIT, and includes activities and programs in partnership with CERN, providing students with opportunities for visits and internships. ◉ Offers an Entrepreneurship course. ◉ Collaborates with the Space Center to provide study and research opportunities in the field of space science, along with corresponding internships. ◉ Provides holiday internships for high school students in partnership with well-known local companies, research institutes, hospitals, and non-profit organizations. ◉ Offers a Pre-Med Science Diploma program at the high school level. ◉ On-campus dormitories consist of double rooms with fully enclosed management for enhanced safety. ◉ Excels in soccer and basketball, with the soccer team winning multiple state championships in Texas. Notable graduate Isiah Taylor joined the Houston Rockets as a professional NBA player. ◉ Outstanding college admissions results, with a high percentage of students admitted to top STEM universities. College counseling and planning begin in 9th grade.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn was one of the founding schools in the family of BASIS Independent Schools quickly establishing some of the very best college preparatory programs in the nation. Founded in fall 2014, the school serves preschool - grade 12. The school is part of the acclaimed BASIS Curriculum Schools network, which includes the #1, #2, and #3, top ranked public high schools in America.

The Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS) is a coeducational, independent boarding and day school located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States, that provides next generation STEM education to high school students in ninth through twelfth grades. PRISMS students learn in small classes with faculty who have previous research experience, all experts in the fields. A two-year research requirement is part of the PRISMS core curriculum which provides students with opportunities to make personal and professional advancements before they attend college.

Established in 1863, and located in Honolulu, Hawaii, 'Iolani School is a culturally diverse, co-educational, college preparatory school for over 1900 students in grades K-12 founded upon Christian values. We are recognized as one of the top college preparatory schools in the United States and have more than 150 years of history embracing students from around the world. Academic excellence and personal growth flourish in an atmosphere that is challenging and competitive, yet caring and nurturing. Through dynamic and personalized instruction in a multitude of disciplines, 'Iolani develops liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for college and ready to assume their responsibilities as active, moral citizens.

Our mission is to develop young men with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. Our goal is to improve our students’ flexibility and adaptability in this ever-changing world by improving their language skills and enhancing the knowledge that they will need to have a better future. We expect students graduating from our school to be not only linguistically capable in Chinese and English languages and understand the history and culture of Chinese and Western civilizations, but also excel academically in mathematics, science, engineering, and technologies of the modern world.

Our mission is to develop young men with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. Our goal is to improve our students’ flexibility and adaptability in this ever-changing world by improving their language skills and enhancing the knowledge that they will need to have a better future. We expect students graduating from our school to be not only linguistically capable in Chinese and English languages and understand the history and culture of Chinese and Western civilizations, but also excel academically in mathematics, science, engineering, and technologies of the modern world.

BASIS Independent Schools is a national network of PreK–12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. BASIS Curriculum Schools are consistently recognized as the most accelerated and top-performing schools in the world. BASIS Independent Manhattan is a vibrant school community in a setting that fuels discovery and connectivity between students, teachers, and ideas. The school is uniquely situated in one of the most culturally rich and stimulating cities in the world, affording students and staff access to endless museums, parks, galleries, and more.

Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. We offer rich, thoughtful and internationally-recognized programs that welcome students from around the world. Annie Wright prepares its students for a lifetime of learning, instilling genuine curiosity and the courage to ask questions, seek creative answers and meet the challenges of a rapidly-changing, complex and culturally-diverse world.

Founded in 1900, Asheville School is an intentionally small co-ed boarding school set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, our supportive community is a place where all are known and valued. In their time on our campus, students develop strong character and essential life skills through a rigorous academic curriculum and robust co-curricular offerings. They leave here ready to shape a changing world. Our beautiful home along 300 idyllic acres is a safe haven where students learn and thrive both in and outside of the classroom. Framed by mountains, criss-crossed by walking paths, and dotted by pines, it is a place where we feel inspired, connected, and welcome. This special stamp of soil is more than a picturesque learning environment; it defines our experience.

Avon Old Farms School understands how to teach boys. By leveraging relational learning, we breathe life into academia while challenging each individual to persevere in the pursuit of self-discovery. Our traditionally-structured and well-balanced environment refines character traits young men need to be successful throughout their entire life. Our unique brotherhood is diverse and inclusive: young men from all over the globe excel in leadership and build lasting friendships. ACADEMICS: Our REAL (Relational, Experiential, Active, and Lifelong) Learning program propels boys to learn strategically how the male mind works best. ARTS: Our art program has won more awards than any other school in the state and our Director of Arts was named the Connecticut Teacher of the Year! ATHLETICS: Every student has a place to be active, be a part of a team, and grow in strength and ability. In the classroom, in the art studio, on the athletic fields, AND IN LIFE ...Avon inspires excellence.

At Chatham Hall, we believe that when a young woman steps beyond the boundary of her own comfort zone, she realizes the true power of her potential. Every day across campus, you’ll discover your individual passions, learn to balance joy with challenge, gratitude with ambition, and to champion each other as you begin to weave together informed perspectives that will make up your worldview. With endless opportunities illuminated before you, you’ll feel confident taking the first steps toward a life that is all your own.

Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate. The historic 104-acre campus is nestled in the bucolic but central town of Cheshire, CT, just two hours from both Boston and New York. With approximately 375 students from 15 states and 27 countries, the Academy takes a flexible and tailored approach, allowing students to combine a variety of academic and extracurricular offerings optimal to their individual needs, strengths, and interests. For example, many students choose to stretch their intellectual boundaries by taking one of 32 advanced International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme courses. This internationally respected program offers a global perspective, challenging students to be independent, critical thinkers concerned and involved with the world around them. With 21 interscholastic athletic teams, 10 non-competitive offerings, many performing and visual arts options, there's a passion to be uncovered for all students. The Academy also offers unique Art Major and music programs for those who plan to continue on to an arts or design program at the university level.

Darlington is a preparatory school that gives day and boarding students the opportunity to discover their place in the global community. We do this by offering academic and extracurricular explorations personalized for each student, and led by teachers and staff who are exceptionally accessible and encouraging. Darlington students graduate with the confidence, connections, and compassion they need to succeed in college and their career, and be meaningful contributors to the greater good.

Dublin, a small, college-preparatory, boarding/day school, promotes self-reliance and self-confidence in a structured community. Students achieve success through strong academic, arts, and athletic programs. The learning skills and evening study assistance programs are designed for students requiring academic support, and is an optional program for some students. There are AP classes in all disciplines, as well as ESL and independent study options available. We respect the individual learning style and unique potential each student brings to Dublin. With our guidance, Dublin students become people who seek truth and act with courage.

Empowering students to achieve their fullest potential and live lives of purpose—this has been the core of Garrison Forest School since its founding in 1910. What was an innovative educational mission for girls at the turn of the 20th century remains so in the 21st century. Throughout our history, our mission has been to prepare young women for a rewarding college experience and for a purposeful life well beyond. Guided by our motto, Esse Quam Videri—To Be Rather Than To Seem—Garrison Forest's curricular and co-curricular program balances exceedingly high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere. Located outside of Baltimore, the school's park-like campus offers collegiate-quality academic, athletic, arts and residential facilities. Our innovative partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program, matches students with a Hopkins professor and lab to conduct research in science and engineering. Students may apply to be a Jenkins Fellow for an in-depth service learning project of their choice. Our new Equine and Veterinary Science program, expanded Robotics program, arts offerings, competitive interscholastic athletics (including riding and Polo at the national levels) and many clubs meet every interest, broaden horizons and provide leadership development. With Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York City and other Mid-Atlantic cities and states nearby, students enjoy a variety of weekend activities. Here, students flourish intellectually and individually, find their voice, discover their passions and embrace their potential.

Frederick Gunn was a pioneering educator, courageous abolitionist and outdoorsman. He inspired generations of students to be curious, thoughtful, to be active members of their communities, to stand up for what they believe in and work hard both in and out of the classroom. At The Frederick Gunn School we continue stand by these guiding principles and build upon them to ensure our students become hard working, active citizens and life long learners who will be a force for good in this world. At the Frederick Gunn School we value character as highly as intellect and achievement, just as Frederick Gunn did over 170 years ago.

Founded in 1913 and among this country's leading girls' schools, Hockaday offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program for girls in grades 8 through 12 (boarding); and pre-K through 12 (day). Classes average between 14-16 students with an overall student/teacher ratio of 10:1. The campus extends over 100 acres in a residential area of northwest Dallas. Hockaday seeks to enroll a diverse student body. Currently 9 states and 12 countries are represented in our student body; 37% are students of color; and 3% are international students.

With its historically unique combination of bright, open-minded students who play a significant role in helping to define the school's policies and character, and an outstanding faculty who teach with passion and expect the very best from their students, Indian Springs School provides an exceptional learning environment. Large enough to offer its 330 students a diverse curriculum, the school is also small enough to allow each individual to be well-known and appreciated. Indian Springs is located in the fastest growing region in the United States. Because the climate is warm year-round, students have unprecedented opportunities for hands on learning. It is common to see a Freshwater Ecology course outside utilizing the 12-acre lake in a lesson, an English class reading out and acting out lines from Shakespeare in Armstrong Green, and a student building a drone in the maker space and testing flight outside in the middle of December. Indian Springs borders a 10,000 state park, allowing students to hike, mountain bike, engage in landscape photography, and more. And, being just a 20 minutes drive from downtown Birmingham means Indian Springs students truly get the best of both words by virtue of the school's location.

THE KNOX SCHOOL is a progressive, co-ed, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school located on 40 acres of serene waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Just minutes from Manhattan, our small yet diverse student body represents more than 20 countries and attracts students from local Long Island communities, the tri-state area, and across the U.S. Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate. A Knox education provides superior college preparatory academics and boundless experiences with interest-driven clubs, hands-on service learning, multidisciplinary opportunities in the Visual & Performing Arts, and a nationally-competitive Athletics program. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or equestrian, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school.

Lawrence Academy, a coeducational independent boarding school for grades 9 through 12, is located in Groton, Massachusetts -- just 35 miles from Boston. Our mission focuses on recognizing students for who they are and inspiring them to take responsibility for who they want to become. Our community welcomes just over 400 boarding and day students to our campus and prides itself on a warm, welcoming, and compassionate culture. Individualized learning and empowerment is a cornerstone of our program, a focus that extends beyond the classroom to athletics, the arts, clubs, community service, and experiential learning (via our Winterim program). Two key differentiating programs include our Learning Support program designed to help students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in the LA classroom and our partnership with Groton Hill Music: a world-class education and performance center on a stunning 110-acre landscape in Groton, Massachusetts. Skilled at “teaching for understanding,” faculty use innovative methods to help students learn in the way best suited for them. Each day, our Advisory system uses student interests, needs, and passions to help build pathways to individual goals and aspirations. We seek to see students grow in knowledge, confidence, and empathy, making meaningful contributions to the world once they leave our campus.