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Hudson, Ohio, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
We’re transforming high school education because we’re so much more than a high school.
We are an independent school, a boarding school, a coed school, a melting pot, a family.
We’re all unique, but as individuals, we have created a community. Our student body comes from across the globe to live, learn, play and grow together on our campus in historic Hudson, Ohio. WRA students find their independence, learn to think critically, gain confidence, mold their futures, create new skills and forever embrace their world ahead.
Our rigorous academics rank us among the top boarding schools in the United States, and top private schools in Ohio. WRA is undergoing the single largest transformation of its academic program in the school’s history. It’s more exciting than ever to be a part of our learning community. We are building on nearly 200 years of excellence by refining our academic vision for 21st-century learners and continuing our pioneering ethos with an independent curriculum, including the move beyond AP classes.
The WRA experience is anchored in our values of excellence, integrity and compassion. Whether in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, in the community or at home, WRA Pioneers work hard, support each other and live with heart.
Our faculty are not just teachers, but advisors, mentors, coaches and supporters of our students. Not to mention they are some of the smartest and most talented people you will ever meet.
We have a rich history in Hudson, Ohio, and are committed to preserving our heritage, our midwestern values and academic excellence.
Western Reserve Academy, 115 College StreetHudson, Ohio, USA 44236 (330) 650-4400
Director of Admissions: Jenni Biehn Admissions Phone:(330) 650-9716Fax:330-650-5858 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wra.net
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Posted on February 16, 2018 WRA has many points of distinction, like our independent curriculum, our unparalleled faculty, our Wang Innovation Center and our beautiful hometown of Hudson. But underneath the obvious distinguishers is a tapestry of traditions all our own! more...
Department Director: Kate Mueller
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 54
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 90.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Saturday Classes: Most or All
Notable Achievements: Our TEAMS is top-ranked in the state., #1 ranking in Ohio for Best Private High School
Summary: In the Student Life Office, we make it our mission to ensure that the WRA community is inclusive, safe, nurturing, and dynamic through principles articulated in the residential life curriculum and supported in the school’s policies. Additionally, we engage and enlighten students outside of the classroom through weekend activities, student clubs and extracurricular opportunities. Student leadership is encouraged and developed in both formal ways with our Prefects, Class Officers, and Ellsworth Leaders, and informally in and around campus. A well-rounded and healthy student has the greatest potential to access their greatest potential.The Student Life Office provides counsel, helps manage minor disciplinary issues, and plans class activities and events while also helping develop student leaders. The Dean of Student Life oversees these programs and works with the team to ensure that WRA students' on-campus experience is engaging and meaningful.
Department Director: Wendy Skinner
Number of Dorms: 9
Average Students Per Dorm: 28
No. of Girls Dorms: 4
No. of Boys Dorms: 5
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Formal
Summary: Students—boarding and day alike—are active and engaged throughout the day, as they move from classes in the morning, to athletic practices in the afternoon, to study hours and meetings with teachers in the evening. All of this occurs in a close-knit living environment, where faculty emphasizes the importance of both respecting individuals and embracing our community values. At WRA, we care for each other.
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Summary: The arts provide students with the chance to develop their creative and imaginative faculties, study the beauty of the physical world and explore new avenues of self expression. During the day, students choose from more than twenty courses on the study, practice and performance of the arts.Thanks to the wealth of our facilities and resources, WRA supports more than 45 separate interscholastic teams in more than 20 sports. As such, WRA students -- from rookies to those who plan to play at the next level -- are given differentiated support from their coaches and our Strength and Conditioning staff. Each season, additional offerings such as weight lifting, yoga and tai chi activities add further possibilities to consider.
Arts Department Director: Alan Doe
Athletics Department Director: Herb Haller '85
Summary: The College Counseling Office believes that the process of applying for college should be one of positive self-discovery. Done right, it fully engages students, parents and counselors. We help students assess their individual abilities, talents, interests and aspirations, and then we provide the knowledge, guidance and support for students to identify and seek admission to appropriate colleges and universities. Our aim is to enhance students’ chances for admission to the college or university of their choice. It is also important for them to consider carefully a range of “good matches,” creating the best possibility not only for acceptance, but also for success once enrolled.
Department Director: Gunnar Olson
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
"Reserve was the beginning of my great adventure."
-Patrick Oppmann, Class of 1996, CNN Reporter
Summary: There's something magical about summer. It's a time to explore, discover and reach for big goals. That's the pioneering spirit unique to WRA. Your child will find it in dozens of fun and enriching camps — from sports to science, academics to adventure and cooking to coding. Don't just spend the summer. Pioneer it. Register at http://wra.net/summerprograms
Department Director: John Gordon
WRA’s longest standing and best recognized summer program. Adventure Camp runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and campers enjoy lunch in our campus dining room.June 11 – July 27 (Weekly Sessions) | Coed, Day Camp | Ages 7-13 | Cost $450, per session
Registration Deadline: N/A Financial Aid Available: More Details
Summary: DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS Saturday Academy sets WRA apart by offering an elective program on Saturday mornings that allows students to discover a new passion or pursue an area of academic aptitude in depth. In addition to ECHO modules, Class Seminars are organized by class and meet seven times per year.The International Summer Science School Heidelberg program is a summer study program that provides students the opportunity towork on research projects at one of the institute’s prestigious schools, including the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics and the German Cancer Research Center.The Robotics Team competes in the USFirst Technology Challenge.The Molecular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Internship is a yearlong program where students travel to the Cleveland Clinic to work on cutting-edge cancer vaccine research in the clinic’s state-ofthe-art labs. This internship is available exclusively to WRA students.WRA students compete annually in the Technology Student Association TEAMS Competition. This past year, WRA earned two first place finishes in Ohio and two top 10 finishes at the national level.The Morgan Leaders program selects the finest student leaders for a yearlong leadership training program that includes seminars andtravel.