Founded in 1880, the Heinrich von Gagern Gymnasium enjoys a reputation for academic excellence in the greater Frankfurt area.

The Heinrich von Gagern Gymnasium emphasizes classical education in ancient and modern languages.

Ancient Greek, French or Italian must be selected as a third foreign language from the eighth grade onward.

A modern extension adjoining the old building was built on the site of the Samson-Raphael-Hirsch-Schule, which is commemorated by bronze plaques from 1989 and 2001.

[2] Among Frankfurt schools, Heinrich von Gagern Gymnasium consistently ranks first place for highest average Abitur grades.

Once a year, all class / course representatives are invited to a general meeting, which then selects students in various positions: upper / middle / lower form speakers, various committees and city council spokespersons.

Passers-by who spontaneously wanted to donate money awoke the idea of playing Christmas carols regularly in the pre-Christmas period.

Every year since, the students have played carols in the B-level of the Hauptwache subway station, and have collected and donated a total of over EUR 400,000 to two children's cancer foundations in Frankfurt and Jena.

The Theater AG, led by Hans-Martin Scholder, regularly performs classic plays in (post-) modern staging.

In 2006, in the presence of Mayor Petra Roth, the guest of honor as well as numerous members celebrated the 100th anniversary of the association.