Western Reserve Academy
- Western Reserve Academy has been consistently ranked high among the nation's top boarding and day schools.
- 100 percent of our graduates go on to attend 4-year colleges or universities, many at the most selective schools in the world. Architectural Digest named WRA the most beautiful private school in Ohio.
- While we are proud of these accolades, we are more interested in your dreams and aspirations.
- Take a spin around our viewbook to learn more about Reserve.
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Western Reserve Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 315 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Western Reserve | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1826 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 190 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 400 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 16% | 24% |
| % International Students | 26% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 66% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1333 | * National Avg. »View |
| 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)) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 86% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $114 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $63,275 | $58,050 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $40,975 | $30,150 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 38% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $37,902 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 12 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 39% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Jenni Biehn | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Western Reserve Academy accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
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