Upper School

Grades 9 Through 12

Where Your Future Begins.

The Upper School years are transformative. They're the years when students discover who they are, what they care about, and where they're headed. At Wichita Collegiate, we've designed an Upper School experience that meets students exactly where they are, and challenges them to grow far beyond where they imagined they could go.

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A Curriculum Built Around You

Our Upper School offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that doesn't just check boxes - it opens doors.

Core academic requirements give every student a strong, well-rounded foundation, while an expansive menu of electives, advanced courses, and specialized programs lets students pursue the subjects that genuinely excite them.

Whether your student is drawn to Advanced Biology Research, Business INCubator courses, or the fine arts, there's space here for their passions to flourish. We challenge students to think critically, ask hard questions, and take ownership of their own learning journey - skills that carry far beyond the classroom.
For the second consecutive year, Collegiate has earned the AP Platinum Award, reflecting our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student achievement.

More Than Academics

A Collegiate education isn't measured only in grades and test scores. We believe deeply in developing the whole student - their character, their confidence, and their capacity for connection.

Students build meaningful relationships not just within their own grade, but across the entire Upper School through shared classes, clubs, competitive teams, and community initiatives. Those cross-grade friendships and mentorships matter. They reflect the kind of community we've intentionally built.

Our clubs and organizations are extensions of who our students are, what their passions are, and who they're becoming. Student Forum cultivates a culture of volunteerism and civic responsibility. DECA, HOSA, and competitive academic teams channel intellectual drive into real-world achievement. Art Connecting Hearts and our partnership with Wichita's Littlest Heroes connect students to something larger than themselves.

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Leadership That Lasts

The Leadership Academy and Applied Leadership courses give students rare, hands-on opportunities to lead and to learn what leadership truly means.

Through Shadowship experiences, students step into professional environments, building relationships and perspectives that no textbook can provide. These aren't resume line items. They're formative experiences that shape how our students show up in college, in careers, and in life.

Preparing for What's Next

College preparation at Collegiate is personal.

With two dedicated college counselors and a robust college counseling program, every student receives individualized attention and guidance throughout the process.

Our graduates are accepted to a remarkably diverse range of colleges and universities across the country and beyond, and the millions of dollars earned in scholarships each year speak to the caliber of students we send into the world. A high percentage of Collegiate alumni go on to pursue post-graduate degrees - a testament to the love of learning we help ignite.

The Capstone Experience

Senior year at Collegiate culminates in one of our most meaningful traditions: the Good Life Paper.

In their capstone humanities course, seniors write and defend a deeply personal, dissertation-style reflection on their education, their values, and their vision for a life well-lived. It's a powerful exercise in self-awareness and forward thinking, and is a fitting conclusion to their time with us.
Senior Send-off, Mentor Day, and ongoing alumni and community engagement round out a senior year designed to honor the journey and launch students with confidence into what comes next.

The Skills That Stay

When students leave Collegiate's Upper School, they carry with them more than a diploma.

They leave with the ability to think critically and communicate clearly. They leave knowing how to build healthy, productive relationships with peers and adults. They leave with the courage to take risks, the resilience to recover from setbacks, and a genuine desire to keep growing.
That foundation, intellectual and personal, is what we consider our highest achievement.

Wichita Collegiate Upper School. The place where your student doesn't just prepare for the future, they start to shape it.

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Ready to Find Your Place?

Wichita Collegiate School is more than a school; it's a home base for curious minds, kind hearts, and driven young people who want to make their mark. We invite you to visit, ask questions, and experience firsthand why Collegiate families choose to invest in their children’s futures here. Schedule a visit. Start the conversation. Find your place at Collegiate.