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Founded in 1826 and located in historic Hudson, Ohio, Western Reserve Academy is a mid-sized coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Our 402 students, drawn from 21 states and 17 countries, have chosen WRA for its fine academic, art, and athletic programs, and for the school's commitment to a set of fundamental values: excellence, integrity, compassion.
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Western Reserve
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1826 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 190 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 402 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 18% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 18% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 64% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1841 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 82% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $110 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $43,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $30,500 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 38% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / Dec. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Anne Sheppard | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | |
| Economics Macro | Economics Micro | |
| English | European History | |
| French Language | French Literature | |
| German | Latin Virgil | |
| Music Theory | Physics | |
| Spanish Language | Statistics | |
| Statistics and Topics in Multivariable Calculus | U.S. History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Diving | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Riflery | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Miami University (OH) | 16 | |
| Denison University | 15 | |
| The Ohio State University | 9 | |
| United States Naval Academy | 9 | |
| Boston University | 6 | |
| Cornell University | 6 | |
| Ohio University | 6 | |
| The College of Wooster | 6 | |
| Yale University | 6 | |
| New York University | 5 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- WRA is an independent coed boarding/day school of 402 students from 21 states and 17 countries. Its challenging curriculum features 19 AP courses (90% receive 3 or better on AP exams), a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and an average class size of 12. Graduates are admitted to selective colleges. Other features: 190-acre campus, 21,000 square-foot library, superb fine-arts offerings, required daily athletics, (all-weather polyurethane track, Astro-Play synthetic field, 10 tennis courts, baseball complex, 200-meter indoor track, 3 basketball/volleyball/tennis courts, a fitness center), and $4 million in need-based financial aid.
- School accreditations: NAIS, ISACS, TABS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ian Frazier - best-seller author
- Ted Gup - journalist, best-seller author
- Lee M. Morin - NASA Astronaut
- Daniel Christman - Lt. General Army (retired)
- Jeff Schaeffer - TV and movie screen writer (e.g. Seinfeld, Cat in the Hat, etc.)
- Matt Rego - Broadway show producer (e.g. Urinetown, Vagina Monologues, etc.)
- Oliver Everett - Archivist to Queen of England
- Kathryn Clark - Former Chief Scientist, NASA
- William D. Perez - President & CEO, Wrigley Company
- Neel Kashkari - Interim Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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