Laurel School vs. Hathaway Brown School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Laurel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
Hathaway Brown School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
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School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1896
1876
Students Body
Total Students
557 students
840 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
29%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
67
Pre-K Students
95
86
Kindergarten Students
21
24
Grade 1 Students
30
22
Grade 2 Students
19
31
Grade 3 Students
23
17
Grade 4 Students
27
42
Grade 5 Students
31
40
Grade 6 Students
35
37
Grade 7 Students
30
53
Grade 8 Students
42
59
Grade 9 Students
50
95
Grade 10 Students
46
94
Grade 11 Students
48
76
Grade 12 Students
60
97
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
150 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
66%
80%
Average Class Size
n/a
8
Number of AP Classes
33
23
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
6:1
Average ACT score
n/a
30
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform: K-12)
(Uniform: K-12)
Casual
(Uniforms in grades K-8, Casual in grades 9-12)
(Uniforms in grades K-8, Casual in grades 9-12)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Jan. 20 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$30,030
n/a
Tuition Notes
$6,240-$30,030 (Early Learners - Grade 12)
n/a
% on Financial Aid
37%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,112
$16,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Admissions Director
Abigail Steinberg
Elizabeth Pinkerton
Admissions Associate
Jane Zlataric
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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)
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