Horace Mann School

Academics

Horace Mann is known for its rigorous academic program, and most students take challenging classloads. Students in the Upper Division are required to study English, Modern World History, United States History, Biology, Chemistry or Physics (most students take both), Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry, and various requirements in the Arts, Computer Science, Counseling and Health, and Physical Education. They are also required to take at least three years of either French, German, Japanese, Latin, or Spanish. Additional classes in Greek, Italian, and Russian are offered. Starting in eleventh grade, students have more flexibility with their requirements and can choose from such diverse offerings as Economics, Psychology, Classical History, United States Legal History, Calculus, Statistics, Astronomy, Science and Public Policy, Sex Ed. and many other classes.

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Many students take multiple Advanced Placement classes for college credit. Independent Study and Senior Projects are also common, where students create their own coursework and present their findings to teachers and their peers in weekly meetings.

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