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
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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
600 students
840 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
27%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
67
Pre-K Students
104
86
Kindergarten Students
15
24
Grade 1 Students
24
22
Grade 2 Students
15
31
Grade 3 Students
22
17
Grade 4 Students
31
42
Grade 5 Students
31
40
Grade 6 Students
26
37
Grade 7 Students
39
53
Grade 8 Students
42
59
Grade 9 Students
52
95
Grade 10 Students
63
94
Grade 11 Students
71
76
Grade 12 Students
65
97
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
150 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
66%
80%
Average Class Size
n/a
8
Number of AP Classes
33
23
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:6
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
A Cappella Choir, Ambassadors/Tour Guides, Community Service Projects, Facing History and Ourselves, Foreign Language Clubs, Gay Straight Alliance, Glee Club/Chapel Choir, Many more clubs and organizations!, Model United Nations, Music Academy, Newspaper, Plays & Musicals (Middle School), Plays & Musicals (Primary School), Plays & Musicals (Upper School), Robotics Team, Speech and Debate, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
Affinity Groups, Business Club, Developmental Athletics, Esports Club, Expressions, First Lego League, Gold Key Club, Green Team, GROW, HathCaff, Math Club, Mock Trial, Orchestra, Performing Arts, Robotics, Speech and Debate, Student Council, Student-Run Foundation, Swimming, Visual Arts