Overlake School Class of 2026 Profile - A Report to Colleges & Universities

Sep 15, 2026

Overlake School’s Class of 2026 profile outlines the school’s college-preparatory mission, leadership, faculty composition, and core student outcomes. It details admissions requirements, graduation minimums across subjects, and the structure of the academic year. The report presents available Advanced Placement and Honors courses, service learning and project-based programs, outdoor education, special interdisciplinary programming, and co-curricular participation. It also summarizes grading practices and key student statistics such as AP results, National Merit recognition, and class size.

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Admissions

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

Advanced Placement and Honors Courses

Graduation Programs: Service Learning, Project Week, Senior Projects, Outdoor Education

Special Programs and Co-curricular Activities

Grading and Student Statistics

PROFILE FOR THE CLASS OF 2026 A Report to Colleges & Universities The Overlake School is an independent coeducational suburban day school, offering a rigorous college preparatory program in the liberal arts tradition. Our mission is to champion students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community. Students are valued as multifaceted individuals and graduates with a passion for learning, ready for any path that contributes to a better world. HEAD OF SCHOOL Gretchen Warner B.S., Virginia Tech M.A., University of Virginia UPPER SCHOOL HEAD Marshall McCurties B.A., Principia College M.A., Columbia University FACULTY Bachelor’s Degrees: all 71 faculty Master’s Degrees: 55 Doctoral & Juris Doctor Degrees: 5 Overlake by the Numbers 575 students, grades 5–12 86% students scoring 4 or 5 on AP exams 80 graduating seniors 44 seniors recognized by National Merit 14 average class size 100% students participating in the fine and performing arts 78% students of color 75%+ students participating in at least one sport COLLEGE COUNSELING TEAM: Kate Asgari, Ed. M., [Director of College Counseling & Academic Dean | kasgari@overlake.org](Director of College Counseling & Academic Dean | kasgari@overlake.org) Chris Kuipers, Ed. M., [Associate Director of College Counseling & Academic Dean | ckuipers@overlake.org](Associate Director of College Counseling & Academic Dean | ckuipers@overlake.org)[ ](Associate Director of College Counseling & Academic Dean | ckuipers@overlake.org)Regina Quiban, M. Ed., [Assistant Director of College Counseling | rquiban@overlake.org](Assistant Director of College Counseling | rquiban@overlake.org) Admissions Admissions is a selective process that requires an application, previous school records, an interview, two teacher recommendations and results from the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The criteria for admissions centers on a mission and values match, a well-rounded set of interests, and strong academic potential. Curriculum The Overlake School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. The academic year is divided into two semesters. Minimum Upper School requirements for graduation: • English (4 years) • History (3 years) • Mathematics (3 years) • Lab Science (3 years) • World Language (3 years)* • Fine Arts (2 years) • Physical Education/Health (2 years) • Service Learning (60 hours / 4 years) • Project Week (every year) • Senior Project (3-week independent project) • Outdoor Education (1 overnight or 2 day trips) * Foreign Language requirement: 3 years, or minimum 2 years through level 4, or 2 years each of 2 different languages. Advanced Placement Courses The Overlake School recommends that a student take no more than three AP courses per year in the 11th and 12th grade. Advanced Placement courses offered to the Class of 2026: • AP Art History • AP Biology • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Chemistry • AP Chinese Language & Culture • AP Computer Science A • AP English Language & Composition • AP English Literature & Composition • AP Environmental Science • AP French Language & Culture • AP Latin • AP Macroeconomics • AP Music Theory • AP Physics C: Mechanics • AP Spanish Language & Culture • AP Spanish Literature & Culture • AP Statistics • AP US Government & Politics Honors Courses For the Class of 2026, these Honors courses were available: • Algebra II (H) • Earth’s Chemical Systems (H) • Geometry (H) • Physics (H) • Precalculus (H) • US History (H) Overlake presents no school honors or awards to students. Graduation Requirements Service Learning is an integral part of living out The Overlake School’s mission. Students engage in service as a community and individually with local, domestic, and global reach. The Project We

FAQs

What are the main admissions requirements for the Overlake School?

Admissions is selective and requires an application, prior school records, an interview, two teacher recommendations, and SSAT or ISEE results.

How are graduation requirements structured across subjects for upper school?

Graduation minimums include set years for English, History, Mathematics, Lab Science, World Language, Fine Arts, Physical Education/Health, Service Learning, plus annual Project Week and a Senior Project, along with Outdoor Education trips.

Which AP and Honors courses are available for the Class of 2026?

The report lists AP Art History, Biology, Calculus (AB/BC), Chemistry, Chinese Language & Culture, Computer Science A, and more, plus Honors offerings including Algebra II (H), Earth’s Chemical Systems (H), Geometry (H), Physics (H), Precalculus (H), and US History (H).

Sep 15, 2026

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