Experience the extraordinary in the Walker Upper School — a place where academic excellence, character development and a vibrant community converge to create an unparalleled educational experience.
- Grade-level deans and small group advisors who follow students throughout their time in the Upper School, serving as liaisons between students, teachers and parents.
- 27 Advanced Placement courses, 10 Honors courses and 5 post-AP Advanced Topics courses across all disciplines.
- Multiple electives offered in every department, allowing students to tailor their schedule to meet their academic interests. No two senior schedules are the same.
- Comprehensive college counseling program with individual family meetings beginning in ninth grade. Dedicated counselors to help students find the best fit for them personally, academically and financially.
- Exposure to more than 115 colleges and universities each year through campus and admission officer visits to our campus.
- Flexibility for all students to explore academics, athletics and performing arts without having to miss one opportunity for the other.
- Robust student experience with dozens of clubs and organizations, social events and celebrations throughout the school year.
- Opportunities for advanced study through innovative Public Health, Engineering and Humanities concentrations.
- Student-led Honor Council and deep schoolwide commitment to the four pillars of the honor code: truth, respect of property, academic honesty and defending the honor code.
- 100 percent of students accepted into a college of their choice.
