Opportunities abound for students in grades 9 through 12 at our nationally-recognized high schools, Andover and Lahser. Academic excellence is a tradition at our high schools. Students balance academic requirements with increased responsibility, independence, and leadership.
The college-preparatory curriculum is taught in a block schedule with myriad choices to fulfill the comprehensive study and graduation requirements. Small schools offer personal attention while maintaining a group dynamic that is intellectually stimulating. 26 Advanced Placement programs, International Baccalaureate programmes, and a plethora of honors classes are complemented by a full range of extracurricular and athletic opportunities that teach teamwork and collaboration, helping to complete the high school experience.
Andover offers the Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization in grades 9 and 10. Andover and Lahser are NCA accredited high schools.
Academic excellence is a tradition at our high schools as demonstrated by:
- Newsweek’s ranking as the top high schools in Michigan
- 98% of graduates who continue on to higher education at premier universities such as UofM, MSU, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Princeton, Purdue, Stanford, and Yale
- An average of 19 students who are recognized as National Merit Scholars each year and a generous number recognized as Presidential Scholars in academics and the arts
- SAT and ACT scores that are well above state and national averages
- Seven foreign languages taught: Spanish, French, German, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, and American Sign
- Accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Many academic clubs and activities, including the 11-time state championship forensic team, Quiz Bowl, Mock Trial, and foreign language clubs
Students balance academic requirements with increased responsibility, independence, and leadership. The college preparatory curriculum is taught in a block schedule with myriad choices to fulfill the comprehensive study and graduation requirements. Small schools offer personal attention while maintaining a group dynamic that is intellectually stimulating.
"From the school librarian to my calculus teacher, I was challenged by dedicated and demanding teachers who took an interest in my future."
-Student Alumnus, 1968
MIT Graduate, current Tufts University president
Graduation requirements (units over four years):
| 4 English |
5 Math/Science |
| 3 Social Studies |
2 Health and Physical Education |
| 1 Practical Arts |
7 Elective Credits |
| Computer Literacy |
Community Service |
| 2 Fine Arts and/or Foreign Language |
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In addition, 26 Advanced Placement (AP) programs are available for students with exceptional interest and aptitude for learning in a particular subject. All of these courses qualify for honors credit, which is generally transferable to colleges and universities.
A full range of extracurricular and athletic opportunities teach teamwork and collaboration to help complete the high school experience.
Click here to download the High School Course Description Book.
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