Gilbert A. Dater High School is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

International Baccalaureate is an internationally recognized educational program with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes creative problem solving, hands-on projects, inquiry-based learning, global focus, and community service. IB offers age-appropriate programming based on a student’s grade level. All 7th, 8th and 9th graders at Dater High School will be required to participate in the IB Middle Years Program (MYP).