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The Hockaday School

Dallas, Texas, USA
All Girls, No Religious Affiliation

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As the only all-girls' college-preparatory boarding school in Dallas, Texas, Hockaday's residential program is unparalleled. In addition to its nationally acclaimed academic program, for over 100 years Hockaday has welcomed resident students in Grades 8 through 12, from across the country and around the globe, into a warm family environment that fosters a true sense of community. Resident students form friendships that endure well beyond the walls of Hockaday. The stunning 88 acre campus is immersed in urban Dallas, just minutes from world-class facilities offering myriad opportunities for irreplaceable cultural and educational experiences. Hockaday's unique environment fosters students as they become young women, well-prepared to lead in a rapidly-changing world. While living and learning at Hockaday, girls are inspired to learn, question, and explore their school, their city, and their world.

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  • Engineering
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  • Small Classes
  • Community Service
  • Athletics
  • Arts
 

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11600 Welch Road
Dallas, Texas, USA 75229

(214) 363-6311

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Director of Admissions: Maryanna Phipps
Admissions Phone:(214) 360-6524Fax:214-265-1649
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.hockaday.org


  • Application Deadline: January 27
  • Application Fee: $175
  • International Application Fee: $175
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1913
  • Campus Size: 88 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-12th
  • Accredited by: ISAS
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 8th-12th
Day
Grades kindergarten-12th
Total
Girls     80 1012 1092
Boys     0 0 0
Total     80 1012 1092

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $58,364
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $30,985
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 15.00%
  • Average Awarded: $20,424
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $0
  • Current Endowment: $160,000,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $146,520
 

Summary: It is the philosophy and purpose of Hockaday to provide a college preparatory education for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. Through our small classes, creative teaching, and an approach which emphasizes the process of learning, we seek to discover unique aptitudes and awaken the intellectual curiosity of every girl at the School. There are additional education options available to Hockaday students, including directed independent study projects, online classes at the Online School for Girls, Hockaday Summer Session classes, CITYterm at The Masters School, High Mountain Institute in Colorado, and Swiss Semester in Zermatt. In addition, Hockaday has worked with students who placed in year or semester-long placements in France, China and Thailand, and at Oxbow in California.

Department Director: Blair Lowry

Average Class Size: 15

Full Time Teachers: 119

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 66.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10/1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Semester

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 21

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • Study Skills Assistance
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry
  • Senior Seminars
History:
  • European History
  • United States History
  • World History
  • Government
  • Diplomatic Policy
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Philosophy
  • World Religions
  • Comparative Religion
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Genetics
  • Health
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Neuroscience
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
  • Multivariable Calculus
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Science
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Choral Music
  • Composition
  • History of Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music History
  • Orchestra
  • Voice
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Acting
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Choreography
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • History of Theater
  • Journalism
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Publications
  • Sculpture
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Independent Study
  • Leadership
  • Semester/Year Off-Campus
  • Study Abroad:
  • Private Music lessons
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Institute for Social Impact
    STEAM Institute
    Engineering Design
    History of Art and Music
AP Courses Available:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • French Literature
  • Comparative Government & Politics
  • US Government & Politics
  • Human Geography
  • Latin: Vergil
  • Physics B
  • Physics C
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • Studio Art
  • US History
  • World History
  • Mandarin Chinese
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Summary: The Residence Department has been a significant part of Hockaday’s culture since Ela Hockaday established the “home department” in 1915 with six girls as boarders. Today, our boarding students are a diverse group from across the United States and around the world. The entire School community benefits from the range of cultures, experiences, and educational values that the boarders bring to campus.

Newly renovated dormitories enhance the shared experience of boarders, and large bedrooms give a feeling of home. Campus amenities include a 4,000 square foot fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, numerous art and science labs, and full dining services. The dormitories boast WiFi, plasma televisions, and full kitchens to bake treats or share favorite meals from home.

Department Director: Jill Flinders

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 40

No. of Girls Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • Vending Machines
  • Kitchens

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Summary: Living in a diverse community while balancing academic and extracurricular activities prepares Hockaday Boarders to lead with a purpose. Beyond the classroom, athletic fields, and art studios, Hockaday students pursue their passions through Councils, Boards, and student-initiated clubs. Through academic competition teams, affinity groups, service organizations, and special interest groups, Hockaday clubs provide students with opportunities to learn and lead alongside their peers.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis Courts

Clubs and Organizations

  • Amnesty International
  • Asian Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Classics Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Fencing
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Future Bus. Leaders of Am.
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Honor Council
  • International Clubs
  • Investment Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Model UN
  • National Honor Society
  • Newspaper
  • Photography
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Science Bowl
  • Science Fiction Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • SADD
  • Theater
  • Yearbook
  • Young Democrats
  • Young Republicans
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Summary: Newly renovated arts facilities support the vast visual and performing arts program at Hockaday. Hockaday’s stage hosts three major Upper School theatrical productions and multiple dance, choir, and orchestra performances each year. The student art gallery regularly displays the work of our photography, ceramics, and studio art students. Film students celebrate their accomplishments with the annual Hockaday Film Festival and regular screenings on campus. As one of Hockaday’s Four Cornerstones, athletics play an important role in the lives of Hockaday students. Offering 13 Varsity sports, Hockaday athletics provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and compete at the highest level.

Arts Department Director: Beth Wortley

Athletics Department Director: Deb Surgi

Notable Achievements: SPC Lacrosse Champions, 33 All SPC Athletes

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Art Club
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Gospel Choir
  • Improvisation Group
  • Stage Band
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • Ceramics
  • Photography
  • Film
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Diving
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Recreational Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Crew
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Diving
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
 

Summary: The college counseling program at Hockaday is as individual as each of our students. Three full-time college counselors support students and their parents, meeting with them regularly throughout the college research and application process. Our goal is for each student to find and be admitted to colleges that meet her personal interests, ensuring the most successful college career possible.

Department Director: Elizabeth Jones

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Southern Methodist University 26 graduates
Stanford Universtiy 19 graduates
University of Southern California 17 graduates
University of Texas 17 graduates
Vanderbilt University 20 graduates

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

25th percentile 75th percentile
Critical Reading 610 740
Mathematics 630 730
Writing 630 730


 

Summary: Summer at Hockaday invites girls and boys, age 3 through entering 10th grade, to experience academics and fun in a nurturing environment. As a camper or student, you will have a great time making new friends while you participate in sports, the arts, technology, academics, and much more. Come learn from the best educators in the Dallas area. We have a camp or class just for you!

Please visit www.hockaday.org/summer to learn more.

Department Director: Melissa Curtis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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