Welcome to the High School

Welcome to the High School!

We are delighted to welcome you to our vibrant, engaged, diverse, and spirited community.

For more than a century, Graded High School students have built a tradition of academic excellence, service, leadership, artistic achievement, athletic success, and a deep commitment to community. Through a rigorous academic program led by experienced and passionate educators, students are challenged to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Most graduates earn three diplomas—the American High School Diploma, the Brazilian Diploma, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma—while also participating in a rich and rewarding co-curricular program. This is the Graded experience.

High School at Graded is a dynamic place where learning extends far beyond the classroom. On any given day, you may hear musicians rehearsing for a concert, see artists immersed in creative studio projects, or watch the Graded Eagles preparing for local, regional, and international athletic competitions in our world-class facilities.

Community engagement and service are central to life at Graded. Our long-standing service program creates meaningful opportunities for students to make a positive impact in the Morumbi neighborhood, throughout São Paulo, and across Brazil. Working alongside faculty, classmates, and community partners, students learn the value of empathy, collaboration, and responsible leadership while making a difference in others' lives.

Whether participating in or hosting international festivals, athletic tournaments, academic conferences, or service initiatives, Graded students continually challenge themselves to become caring, ethical, skilled, and engaged global citizens.

Graded is proud of its graduates, who go on to attend many of the world’s leading colleges and universities and pursue diverse paths of success. They leave our school with the confidence to lead, the curiosity to continue learning, and the determination to make a positive impact wherever life takes them. Many alumni describe their years at Graded as among the most meaningful and transformative of their lives.

As you explore our school, we hope you gain a sense of what makes the Graded experience so special. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Alexa Schmid
High School Principal