Upper School (9-12)
Where ambition meets opportunity.
The Upper School at Manlius Pebble Hill is a close-knit, high-achieving community where students are known, challenged, and inspired to do their best work. With small classes and dedicated faculty who understand the developmental needs of adolescents, every student benefits from strong relationships, personalized guidance, and a culture that values both excellence and balance.
A Community Rooted in Relationships
Meaningful learning begins with connection. Teachers know each student well—how they learn, what motivates them, and where they want to go. Daily advisory, collaborative classes, and shared traditions foster a sense of belonging and accountability. Students are supported as scholars, leaders, artists, athletes, and individuals discovering their voice and direction.
A Thoughtful Journey: From Seminar to Capstone
Ninth grade begins with a seminar that helps students build strong academic habits, time-management skills, and a sense of community. Over four years, students grow into confident, independent thinkers. Their experience culminates in the Senior Capstone—a year-long, self-directed project that reflects deep research, creativity, and real-world application. This progression reflects MPH’s core values: critical thinking, agency, and responsible action.
Advanced Learning that’s Personal
MPH offers rigorous, faculty-designed advanced courses that go beyond traditional AP models, emphasizing depth of study, discussion, and student-driven projects. Through the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON), students can also access advanced courses not offered on campus and collaborate with peers around the world. Internship opportunities with local organizations and businesses allow students to explore career interests and apply classroom learning in meaningful ways.
Preparing Students for What’s Next
College counseling at MPH is highly individualized and strategic, focused on finding the right fit for each student. Graduates leave prepared not only for college admission, but for success once they arrive. They understand how to think critically, manage their time, advocate for themselves, and engage thoughtfully with the world around them.
At MPH, Upper School students are challenged with purpose, supported with intention, and prepared to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
This is why our students stand out!
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“This school is absolutely amazing. I transferred here as a freshman on a full scholarship and it really changed my life. The classes prepared me for college so well and I found myself excelling easily and had multiple professors compliment my writing skills and other things that MPH had taught me.” -MPH Alum, 23