Western Reserve Academy (2026 Profile)

115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236

Tel: (330) 650-9717

wra.net

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Western Reserve Academy has received the following Ohio rankings: #1 Best Private High School

#1 Best Boarding School #1 Best High School for STEM

#1 Most Diverse Private High School 100 percent of our graduates go on to attend 4-year colleges or universities, many at the most selective schools in the world.

Our mission is to prepare our students to blaze trails in learning and in life. We offer an unrivaled educational exprience that is illuminated by tradition, sparked by innovation and energized by joy.

Our Bicentennial is on the horizon (200 years in 2026!), and with so much excitement in the air, there has never been a better time to be a Pioneer!

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 431 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $80,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $51,750
Acceptance rate: 39%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 9 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Western Reserve Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Western Reserve Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1826

1909

Campus Size

190 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

Lux et Veritas

Student Body

Enrollment

431 students

300 students

% Students of Color

27%

25%

% International Students

21%

20%

% Students Boarding

64%

70%

Average SAT Score

1347
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Average ACT score

29
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Reserve Green Monday and Friday, School Dress Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Jacket and Tie/Skirt or Dress)

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

78%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$116 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$80,000

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$51,750

$33,500

% Students on Financial Aid

43%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$36,875

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Feb. 9 / rolling

Jan. 15

Acceptance Rate

39%

58%

Director of Admissions

Jenni Biehn

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

Green and White

College Matriculation

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School Notes

Western Reserve Academy is an independent, coed, boarding and day school for grades 9-12. A world-class boarding and day school, WRA is nestled in the beautiful small town of Hudson, Ohio. We prepare students to blaze trails in learning and in life by embracing an approach to education that is illuminated by tradition, sparked by innovation and energized by joy. And with $9 million dollars in financial aid and merit awards distributed each year, we bring top-level education well within the realm of possibility.
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Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lee Morin '70, Astronaut -
- Yemi Oyediran'99, Jazz Musician -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Reserve Academy cost?

Western Reserve Academy's tuition is approximately $80,000 for boarding students and $51,750 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Western Reserve Academy?

The acceptance rate of Western Reserve Academy is 39%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from Western Reserve Academy?

Western Reserve Academy famous alumni include: Lee Morin '70, Astronaut and Yemi Oyediran'99, Jazz Musician.

What is Western Reserve Academy's ranking?

Western Reserve Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees and High average SAT scores.

When is the application deadline for Western Reserve Academy?

The application deadline for Western Reserve Academy is Feb. 9 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 9 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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