Western Reserve Academy
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1826 and located in historic Hudson, Ohio, Western Reserve Academy is a private, mid-sized coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Our 391 students, drawn from 25 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....
School Overview:
Western Reserve Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1826 | |
| County | Summit County, OH | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 391 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 14% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 94 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 95 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 92 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 110 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 12 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
This School |
(OH) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 190 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $39,100 | |
| Tuition Notes | Boarding student rate | |
| % on Financial Aid | 33% | |
| Head of School | Christopher D. Burner | |
| Admissions Director | Anne Sheppard | |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1826 and located in historic Hudson, Ohio, Western Reserve Academy is a private, mid-sized coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Our 391 students, drawn from 25 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.
- Profile last updated: 10/02/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (44236) | School Zip (44236) |
(OH) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,216 people | 11,353,002 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 70% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $97,002 | $43,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.2 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 29 years old | 47 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 91% / 9% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy - 853 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
- Walsh Jesuit High School - 940 students - 4.6 mi. away - view location
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