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"The Hockaday School, established in 1913 by Ela Hockaday, provides an outstanding college preparatory education for girls in the prekindergarten through twelfth grades. Hockaday is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest."
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The Hockaday School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1913 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 88 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 1087 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 38% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 10% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 17% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 2020 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1810 - 2230 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $122 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $43,674 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $23,761 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $47,174 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 18% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,782 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 21% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jen Liggitt | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cheering | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Diving | |
| Fencing | Field Hockey | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2009-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Southern Methodist University | 15 | |
| Vanderbilt University | 9 | |
| Cornell University | 8 | |
| Georgetown University | 7 | |
| Tulane University | 6 | |
| University of Southern California | 6 | |
| Harvard University | 5 | |
| Princeton University | 5 | |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 5 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5 | |
School Notes:
- "The Hockaday School, established in 1913, provides an outstanding college preparatory education for girls in the prekindergarten through twelfth grades. Hockaday prepares girls of strong potential to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world by giving them a foundation for living grounded on the traditional four cornerstones: character, courtesy, scholarship, athletics. Within the context of an outstanding academic environment, The Hockaday School's goals are to foster a community of concern and friendship, to instill in every girl a love of learning and an understanding of herself and the ethical principles which guide her life, and to develop an appreciation of excellence in all its forms with a commitment to what is right and good." - from school website
- School accreditations: Independent Schools Assn. of the Southwest
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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