High School Placement
Finding the Right High School
The transition from middle school to high school is an important step in every Reach scholar’s journey.
Reach works closely with eighth-grade scholars and their families to identify high schools that align with each student’s academic strengths, interests, aspirations, and family circumstances.
Our goal is not simply admission. We help families identify schools where their students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
High School Acceptance & Scholarships
26 rising ninth graders celebrated at the graduation Stepping Up Ceremony
%
of applicants admitted to a top-3 choice
%
average SSAT score increase
%
attending a private/independent HS
in freshman-year scholarships secured
This year’s graduates are headed to:
- Marrist School — 11
- St. Pius X Catholic — 2
- Holy Innocents’ Episcopal — 2
- The Westminster Schools — 1
- Wesleyan School — 1
- DeKabl Early College Academy — 1
- Riverwood International Charter — 1
- Other DeKalb/Gwinnett public schools — 8
Reach scholars now attending Marist School — a record incoming class of 12 this fall
Explore
Families explore the full range of options, independent, private, Catholic, public, magnet, and boarding schools, through a high school fair, workshops, and one-on-one advising that build the knowledge and confidence to choose well.
Prepare
Reach helps scholars become strong, confident applicants through:
- SSAT preparation and testing support
- Individualized high school advising
- Application planning and guidance
- Mock interviews and admissions rep meet-and-greets
- Workshops for students and parents
Apply
Independent school admissions can be unfamiliar territory, especially for first-time applicants. Reach guides families through every step so they stay informed, organized, and confident.
Afford
Access means affordability too. Reach helps families navigate financial aid and understand their options, so cost never limits a student’s opportunities.
Decide
An acceptance letter is only the beginning. Reach helps families weigh fit, culture, aid, and logistics to choose the school where their student will thrive for the next four years.
Where Reach Scholars Attend High School
Reach scholars continue their education at a wide range of rigorous college-preparatory schools in Atlanta and across the country. Through individualized advising, Reach helps each student and family identify a high school that aligns with the student’s academic strengths, interests, aspirations, and family circumstances. Our scholars have attended the following independent, private, and boarding schools:
INDEPENDENT & PRIVATE DAY SCHOOLS
- Atlanta Girls School
- Atlanta International School
- Ben Franklin Academy
- Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
- The Galloway School
- Greater Atlanta Christian School
- Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
- Horizon School
- The Lovett School
- Marist School
- Mount Vernon School
- Notre Dame Academy
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School
- Pace Academy
- Providence Christian Academy
- St. Pius X Catholic High School
- The New School
- The Paideia School
- The Walker School
- The Westminster Schools
- Wesleyan School
- Woodward Academy
BOARDING SCHOOLS
- Blair Academy, NJ
- Darlington School, GA
- Episcopal High School
- Miss Porter’s School, CT
- Peddie School, NJ
- Phillips Academy Andover, MA
- Phillips Exeter Academy, NH
- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, GA
- Salem Academy, NC
- St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, TN
- The Asheville School, NC
- The Lawrenceville School, NJ
The Journey Continues
High school placement is not the end of the Reach journey.
Once scholars enter ninth grade, Reach continues to provide academic guidance, enrichment opportunities, college preparation, and career exposure throughout high school.