The Hockaday School
- "The Hockaday School, established in 1913 by Ela Hockaday, provides an outstanding college preparatory education for girls in the prekindergarten through twelfth grades.
- Believing in the limitless potential of girls, Hockaday develops and educations resilient, confident women who are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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- The University of Chicago I loved it, Hockaday was a great experience for me to thrive. I loved the small boarding community as it felt more like home and my peers felt more like my sisters rather than just. . .
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- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- School Resources Large financial endowment
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | The Hockaday School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 8-12 | 7-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1913 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 88 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 1090 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 42% | 23% |
| % International Students | 3% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 7% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 32 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 71% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $162 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,621 (Tuition varies slightly at each grade level. ) | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $31,400 (Tuition varies slightly at each grade level. The listed tuition for day students is for an eighth grade student.) | $31,250 |
| Tuition international students | $63,621 | $50,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 13% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $22,844 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Dec. 14 / Jan. 28 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 19% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Maryanna Phipps | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Molly Averitt | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language and Culture, AP Human Geography, AP Latin (Caesar & Vergil), AP Mandarin Chinese, AP Modern European History, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. History, AP World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 18 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Amnesty International Club Club or Organization: Disciplinary Council, G.R.A., House Council, Junior Classical League, Junior Engineering and Technical Society (JETS), Junior Proctors, Kaleidoscope, La Nouvelle, Memorial Arch Magazine (art & poetry), Model U.N>, Mu Alpha Theta, Outdoor Adventure Club, Scrapbooking Club, Student Council, Student Diversity Board, Yearbok Arts and Music Programs: Improv Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2012 - 2016 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| The University of Texas, Austin | 50 | |
| Southern Methodist University | 23 | |
| University of Southern California | 21 | |
| New York University | 20 | |
| University of Chicago | 19 | |
| Washington University in St. Louis | 19 | |
| Stanford University | 18 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 15 | |
| Vanderbilt University | 14 | |
| Duke University | 13 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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.
- The Hockaday School accreditations: Independent Schools Assn. of the Southwest (ISAS)
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