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Western Reserve Academy

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Hudson, OH

115 College St, Hudson, OH 44236

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Hudson
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Hudson since at least 2011

In Hudson, Ohio, Western Reserve Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 439 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 159 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
439
Teachers
66.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 193 girls, 246 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
159 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    403’11–12386’13–14398’15–16398’17–18390’19–20441’21–22439’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    981
    10109
    11123
    12126

    Student body

    White54%
    Asian25%
    Two or more races10%
    Black7%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Western Reserve Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Western Reserve Academy

    What grades does Western Reserve Academy serve?

    Western Reserve Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Western Reserve Academy?

    About 439 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Western Reserve Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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