Hathaway Brown School vs. Laurel School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hathaway Brown School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Laurel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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School Resources
Overview
Hathaway Brown`s Signature Approach inspires girls to take ownership of their education, rise boldly to the challenges of the times, and achieve their utmost potential. Girls flourish and thrive at Hathaway Brown!
Niche Best Schools in Ohio: #1 Best College Prep High School and #1 Best All-Girls School.
Families choose Laurel not just because we have over a century of experience educating girls, but also because of our outstanding faculty, two incredible campuses and our nationally-recognized Center for Research on Girls.
It means we have a unique understanding of girls -- how they learn, think and feel.
We are the private school that knows girls best.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1876
1896
Students Body
Total Students
840 students
557 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
27%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
67
-
Pre-K Students
86
95
Kindergarten Students
24
21
Grade 1 Students
22
30
Grade 2 Students
31
19
Grade 3 Students
17
23
Grade 4 Students
42
27
Grade 5 Students
40
31
Grade 6 Students
37
35
Grade 7 Students
53
30
Grade 8 Students
59
42
Grade 9 Students
95
50
Grade 10 Students
94
46
Grade 11 Students
76
48
Grade 12 Students
97
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
62 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
66%
Average Class Size
8
n/a
Number of AP Classes
23
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
Average ACT score
30
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms in grades K-8, Casual in grades 9-12)
(Uniforms in grades K-8, Casual in grades 9-12)
Casual
(Uniform: K-12)
(Uniform: K-12)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 20 / rolling
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$30,030
Tuition Notes
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$6,240-$30,030 (Early Learners - Grade 12)
% on Financial Aid
45%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,000
$14,112
Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Elizabeth Pinkerton
Abigail Steinberg
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jane Zlataric
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
15
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Affinity GroupsBusiness Club
Esports ClubFirst Lego League
Gold Key ClubGreen Team
GROWHathCaff
Math ClubMock Trial
RoboticsSpeech and Debate
Student CouncilStudent-Run Foundation
Arts and Music Programs:
ExpressionsOrchestra
Performing ArtsVisual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Developmental AthleticsSwimming
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Ambassadors/Tour GuidesCommunity Service Projects
Facing History and OurselvesForeign Language Clubs
Gay Straight AllianceMany more clubs and organizations!
Model United NationsNewspaper
Robotics TeamSpeech and Debate
Student CouncilYearbook Staff
Young DemocratsYoung Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella ChoirGlee Club/Chapel Choir
Music AcademyPlays & Musicals (Middle School)
Plays & Musicals (Primary School)Plays & Musicals (Upper School)