Western Reserve Academy has received the following Ohio rankings: #1 Best Private High School
#1 Best Boarding School #1 Best High School for STEM
#1 Most Diverse Private High School 100 percent of our graduates go on to attend 4-year colleges or universities, many at the most selective schools in the world.
Our mission is to prepare our students to blaze trails in learning and in life. We offer an unrivaled educational exprience that is illuminated by tradition, sparked by innovation and energized by joy.
Our Bicentennial is on the horizon (200 years in 2026!), and with so much excitement in the air, there has never been a better time to be a Pioneer!
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,250
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,000
- Acceptance rate: 39%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 9 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1826
1907
Campus Size
190 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Light. Truth. Joy.
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
431 students
319 students
% Students of Color
27%
27%
% International Students
21%
20%
% Students Boarding
64%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Reserve Green Monday and Friday, School Dress Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Jacket and Tie/Skirt or Dress)
Reserve Green Monday and Friday, School Dress Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Jacket and Tie/Skirt or Dress)
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
78%
72%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$116 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$71,250
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$46,000
$36,000
% Students on Financial Aid
48%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$36,875
$25,000
Admissions
Application Deadline
Feb. 9 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
39%
64%
Director of Admissions
Jenni Biehn
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Western Reserve Academy is an independent, coed, boarding and day school for grades 9-12. A world-class boarding and day school, WRA is nestled in the beautiful small town of Hudson, Ohio. We prepare students to blaze trails in learning and in life by embracing an approach to education that is illuminated by tradition, sparked by innovation and energized by joy. And with $9 million dollars in financial aid and merit awards distributed each year, we bring top-level education well within the realm of possibility.
- Click here to get to know Western Reserve Academy.
- Western Reserve Academy accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lee Morin '70, Astronaut -
- Yemi Oyediran'99, Jazz Musician -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Western Reserve Academy cost?
Western Reserve Academy's tuition is approximately $71,250 for boarding students and $46,000 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Western Reserve Academy?
The acceptance rate of Western Reserve Academy is 39%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Western Reserve Academy?
Western Reserve Academy famous alumni include: Lee Morin '70, Astronaut and Yemi Oyediran'99, Jazz Musician.
What sports does Western Reserve Academy offer?
Western Reserve Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Western Reserve Academy?
The application deadline for Western Reserve Academy is Feb. 9 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 9 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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