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Upper School

Our upper school students combine academic curiosity and emotional intelligence to seek answers through critical thinking and problem-solving as they continue to gain knowledge through an ever-expanding global academic lens.
Our rigorous academic program empowers students in grades 9-12 to develop the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking necessary to excel at Portledge and beyond. It’s a place where our students’ achievement is rooted in confidence. With a variety of course options—including the challenging International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme—our students gain a competitive edge in college admissions and future success. Portledge is a place where opportunity drives passion, and our students have a plethora of opportunities to pursue their extracurricular interests, whether in athletics, the performing arts, or any number of clubs that current students often create.


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  • Real-World Learning

    Education at Portledge extends well beyond the traditional classroom through hands-on internships, community partnerships, and immersive experiential learning. Students step into authentic leadership roles in student government, athletics, and the arts, while gaining real-world perspective that prepares them to make an impact in a global society.

  • Challenging Academics

    Portledge offers a rigorous curriculum centered on International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, AP options, and high-level advanced electives. Students are challenged to think critically, analyze deeply, and pursue independent research on topics they care about. This demanding academic environment builds real intellectual resilience and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

  • Personalized Learning

    Small class sizes foster dynamic classroom debate, allowing strong relationships to form naturally between students and teachers. Our dedicated faculty act as true mentors, getting to know every student’s unique strengths and learning style. With individualized academic pathways and personalized support, every student is seen, encouraged, and guided toward their full potential.

  • College Ready

    Our individualized college counseling program guides students through every step of the admissions process, contributing to a 100% acceptance rate to four-year colleges and universities. Through intensive writing support, self-advocacy training, and time-management practice, Portledge graduates step onto campus as confident, independent, and fully prepared scholars.

School Hours

6th–12th Grade: 
8:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


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Every student develops important relationships with both peers and adults at Portledge, and kindness is a pillar of our community. These relationships, built on our Pillars of Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect are what make Portledge a warm and inclusive environment. Every Upper Schooler has an Advisor that they meet with daily to review the special activities of the day but also to make sure that each student is getting the most out of their time here. Each student also has a Dean to help them navigate their academic path, the student life opportunities that abound here, and the college admissions process. The Portledge Upper School is a place where being known inspires growth. 

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Contacts

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    Chris Disimile 

    Portledge School
    Upper School Division Head
    (516) 750-3206
  • Photo of Francisco Lameiro

    Francisco Lameiro 

    Portledge School
    Assistant Director of Upper School, Dean of Faculty, Dean of Students (US)
    (516) 750-3119
  • Photo of Susan Simon

    Susan Simon 

    Portledge School
    Associate Director of Upper School / Registrar / Yearbook Advisor
    (516) 750-3204
  • Photo of Peggy Balsam

    Peggy Balsam 

    Portledge School
    Attendance Officer, Assistant to Director of Upper School
    (516) 750-3236
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