High School Planning

Welcome to Dawson's High School Planning Program! We'll help find the right "fit" high school for your child.

Slider Container

Slide

Dawson approaches high school planning with the same rigor as a premier college placement program, providing the personalized guidance necessary to ensure every student finds the 'right fit' high school to maximize their unique potential.

Once your child graduates from Dawson, we know that the high school they attend will be critical in continuing their intellectual and personal growth in college and beyond. That is why Dawson has a personalized high school guidance program, including on and off-campus events and individual counseling.

Our High School Planning Team partners with students and their families so that each eighth-grade student finds a high school that meets their expectations and maximizes their potential. Whether a Dawson student seeks a local public magnet, career and tech academies, private schools or boarding schools, our team provides guidance in every step and ensures that each family has the tools necessary to navigate this process.

logo-divider

Where Do Dawson Graduates Go Next?

2015-2025 Dawson Graduates Matriculated At

Boarding & Day Schools
Local Las Vegas Schools

Boarding & Day Schools

Annie Wright Schools
Blair Academy
Cate School
Choate Rosemary Hall
Dawson School Colorado
Deerfield Academy
Forman School
The Governor’s Academy
Hawai’i Preparatory School
Holderness School
Hotchkiss School
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Lake Forest Academy
Midland School
Miss Porter’s School
Phillips Exeter Academy
Santa Catalina School
Shattuck’s St. Mary’s School
St. Paul’s School
Stevenson School
The Taft School
The Thacher School
The Webb Schools

Local Las Vegas Schools

A-Tech (Computer Science)
A-Tech (Legal Studies)
Adelson Educational Campus
American Preparatory School
Amplus Academy
Bishop Gorman High School
Centennial High School
Clark High School (AMSAT)
Clark High School (AOF)
Coronado High School
College of Southern Nevada High School
Faith Lutheran High School
Home School
Las Vegas Academy (2D Art)
Las Vegas Academy (Band)
Las Vegas Academy (Dance)
Las Vegas Academy (Guitar)
Las Vegas Academy (Musical Theater)
Las Vegas Academy (Photography)
Las Vegas Academy (Piano)
Las Vegas Academy (Technical Theater)
Las Vegas Academy (Vocal)
The Meadows School
Northwest Career and Technical Academy (Education)
Northwest Career and Technical Academy (Engineering & Design)
Palo Verde High School
Rancho High School (Aviation)
Southeast Career and Technical Academy (Game Design)
Southeast Career and Technical Academy (Graphic Design)
Spring Valley High School, IB Program
West Career and Technical Academy (Biotechnology)
West Career and Technical Academy (Business Management)
West Career and Technical Academy (Digital Media)
West Career and Technical Academy (Environmental Science)

Support & Services

Personalized Advice & Service

Personalized Access & Partnership

Small Group Information Sessions with Boarding School Representatives

On-campus small group information sessions by elite and highly selective boarding schools.

For the 2023-2024 school year, the following boarding schools presented to Dawson students:

The Berkshire School - Sheffield, MA
Choate Rosemary Hall - Wallingford, CT
The Thacher School - Ojai, CA
Cate School - Carpinteria, CA
Dunn School - Los Olivos, CA
Stevenson School - Pebble Beach, CA
Miss Porter’s School - Farmington, CT
St. Paul’s School - Concord, NH
Tabor Academy - Marion, MA
The Webb Schools - Claremont, CA
Blair Academy - Blairstown, NJ
Avon Old Farms - Avon, CT
The Ethel Walker School - Simsbury, CT
Milton Academy - Milton, MA

For the 2024-2025 school year, the following boarding schools presented to Dawson students:

Oregon Episcopal School - Portland, OR
The Putney School - Putney, VT
The Thatcher School - Ojai, CA
Cate School - Carpinteria, CA
Dunn School - Los Olivos, CA
Stevenson School - Pebble Beach, CA
New Hampton School - New Hampton, NH
Culver Academies - Marshall County, IN
Tabor Academy - Marion, MA
The Webb Schools - Claremont, CA
Blair Academy - Blairstown, NJ
Midland School - Los Olivos, CA
Fountain Valley School - Colorado Springs, CO
The Masters School - Dobbs Ferry, NY
Bishop's College School - Sherbrooke, QC
Kimball Union Academy - Meriden, NH

Want to schedule a visit to Dawson? Contact Chris Estrella.

Preview Days

Preview Days will provide prospective students with an immersive experiences where they will learn about high school, both in and out of the classroom. The day will include mini-courses, lunch with student ambassadors, and other activities. We recommend signing up for these critical days to feel and learn more about the culture and climate of the school. You may have one idea about a school and a different one after visiting.

Campus Visits By Local Representatives

SSAT Testing

Resources, Communication & Information

High School Planning Year At-A-Glance

A timeline and guide with important reminders for the high school planning process.

How Students Find Their Place After Dawson

The Dawson Class of 2024 at the park wearing t-shirts representing their high schools.

logo-divider

Boarding Schools Information

Local Las Vegas High Schools Information

Contact Us

If you would like to learn more about the high school planning process, or if you are a high school admissions officer that would like to visit Dawson and meet our students, please contact Chris Estrella.

For information related to our academic program, transcript requests or attendance, please contact our High School Planning Team.