The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road, Dallas, TX, 75229-0752
Tel: (214)363-6311
Grades: PK - 12 | 1085 students
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The Hockaday School was founded in 1913 by Miss Ela Hockaday to provide a college preparatory education for girls in Dallas, Texas. The Hockaday School prepares girls of strong potential in the prekindergarten through 12th grades 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, and 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.

School Overview:
The Hockaday School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Programs Supported Yes
Year Founded 1913
Student Body
Total Students 1085 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 38% (TX School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 21 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus, AB and BC
AP Chemistry AP Comparative Government
AP Economics AP English
AP Environmental Science AP French
AP Human Geography AP Latin
AP Mandarin Chinese AP Modern European History
AP Physics, B and C AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature AP Statistics
AP Studio Art AP U.S. History
AP World History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 18
Tuition Notes LS: 17605 - 20505 MS/US: 23920 - 26950 Boarding: 44473 - 49107
% on Financial Aid 18%
Average Financial Aid Grant $16,260
Acceptance Rate 22%
Admissions Director Jen Liggitt
Admissions Associate Cyndi Lewis
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Basketball Crew
Cross Country Dance
Diving Fencing
Field Hockey Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball

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