Rex Putnam, home of the Kingsmen, has been an IB World School since Spring, 2008. As such, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to its Juniors and Seniors. This academically rigorous college preparatory programme combines critical thinking, independent research, advanced writing and experiential learning. Students who participate in the IB programme often receive preferred admission status to university, advanced college credit, and scholarships. Approximately 46% of the Junior class and 40% of the Senior class is enrolled in one or more IB courses.