Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, OH - Niche
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Western Reserve Academy
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  • Private, Boarding
  • HUDSON, OH

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade B+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
February 11
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$46,000
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$71,250
Received Financial Aid
48%
Average Financial Aid
$36,875
From Western Reserve Academy

Founded in 1826, Western Reserve Academy is Ohio's top boarding and day school. We are a diverse, dynamic and close-knit community of 400 students from 26 states and 16 countries. WRA's innovative curriculum includes College Level courses for greater depth and rigor and a 6,000 square-foot dream space equipped with every technological tool to take projects from concept to completion.

Located in historic Hudson, OH, our 190-acre campus was recently named the most beautiful private high school in Ohio by Architectural Digest. Campus is a quick walk to a vibrant downtown and a short ride to the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland. We look forward to learning more about you.

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Western Reserve Academy Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1390
199 responses
Average ACT
31
119 responses

STEM at WRA

academic spotlight

A 6,000-square-foot collaborative learning space, Western Reserve Academy’s Wang Innovation Center is the next step in experiential learning, where WRA students can take ideas from concept to completion with state-of-the-art design and production equipment.

Culture & Safety

Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 42 responses
Poll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 42 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 148 responses
  • Victory Bell
    14%
  • Bicknell Festival
    11%
  • Vespers
    11%
  • Graduation cermony and activities
    11%
  • Pre Season
    11%
  • Winter and spring break, convocation
    10%
  • Morning Meeting
    9%

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Boarding

Students Boarding
64%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
Canada, China, Brazil, South Korea, Germany
International Boarding Students
21%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
431
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 47 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 47 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 47 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 55 responses
Poll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 55 responses
Poll
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 55 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
85%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 46 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 46 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 46 responses

Western Reserve Academy Reviews

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