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Overview

WRA is an independent coed boarding/day school of 440 students from 20 states and 36 countries. Its challenging curriculum features 45 College Level courses, a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and an average class size of 12. Graduates are admitted to selective colleges. Other features: 190-acre campus, 21,000 square-foot library, superb fine-arts offerings, required daily athletics, (all-weather polyurethane track, 2 Astro-Play synthetic fields, 10 tennis courts, baseball complex, 200-meter indoor track, 3 basketball/volleyball/tennis courts, a fitness center), and $4 million in need-based financial aid.
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Western Reserve Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
A Boarding
A Matriculation
A+ Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A- Community
A+ Reviews
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $74,000
Day S. Tuition: $47,825
# of Students: 440
Boarding Rate: 67%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 21%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $318,182/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 81%
SAT: 1277/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 1
#5 Yale University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 3
#9 Northwestern University 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#17 Cornell University 2
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 2
#21 Emory University 2
#23 Georgetown University 1
#28 New York University 2
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 6
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 2
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Northeastern University 3
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 8
#49 Villanova University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 4
#63 George Washington University 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
LAC #13 Grinnell College 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 Brigham Young University 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 2
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#99 University of Oregon 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 3
#103 Saint Louis University 1
#103 Temple University 1
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 2
Arizona State University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 2
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 University of Dayton 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
#148 Duquesne University 2
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 3
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Swarthmore College
Stanford University
University of Chicago
Johns Hopkins University
Northwestern University
Haverford College
Washington University in St. Louis
Georgetown University
Carnegie Mellon University
New York University
University of California: San Diego
Syracuse University
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AP Scores

(2019)
Number of students took AP test
108
Number of tests taken
226
57%
28%
12%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 45)
Mock Trial
Spanish Club
Black Student Union
BUFO
Desi Club
Korean Club
Mandarin Club
Math Club
Students Who Care
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Mock Trial
Spanish Club
Black Student Union
BUFO
Desi Club
Korean Club
Mandarin Club
Math Club
Students Who Care
Viewpoints
Asian American Club
Chess Club
Model United Nations
Airsoft Club
Art Club
Autism Awareness Club
Badminton Club
Civilization VI Club
Computer Science Club
Creative Writing Club
Eco Club
Film Club
Football Club
Forest Evolution
French Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Girls Who Code
Hiking Club
Jewish Student Union
Latinos Unidos
Mahjong Club
Photography Club
Quizbowl
Red Cross Club
Reserve Christian Fellowship
Italian Club
Reserve Music Network
Reserve Record
Reserve Sports Network
Ski Club
Student Investment Committee
TEAMS
UNICEF
Venus Club
Yearbook
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Arts

(Total 19)
Acting
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Production
Stagecraft
Theater
Acting
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Production
Stagecraft
Theater
Ceramics
Environmental Art
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Studio Music
3D Art
Art
Costume Design
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School Materials

中国申请指南.pdf

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Contact Info

Official website
115 College Street, Hudson, OH 44236
330-650-9717
admission@wra.net
Ohio

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1826
Campus Size: 190 acres
Boarding Rate: 67%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Admission Travel to China, Others
Pre Interview: Required InitialView
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 8110
SSAT: 8110

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

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5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 9)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
4.9 / 5 Campus
4.9 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation
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Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Western Reserve Academy

Tell me a bit about Western Reserve Academy.
Western Reserve Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Ohio, US. It was founded 1826 , and currently has about 440 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wra.net.
Does Western Reserve Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 28 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Western Reserve Academy also have 81% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Western Reserve Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 21.9% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 10.95% go to top 25, and about 3.65% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Western Reserve Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Western Reserve Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Western Reserve Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Western Reserve Academy in 2024 is $74,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@wra.net .
Where is Western Reserve Academy located?
Western Reserve Academy is located in the State of Ohio of USA. The closest major city is Cleveland, which is about 22 miles away from school. Most families can choose Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Western Reserve Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Western Reserve Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 46 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with Western Reserve Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Western Reserve Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Western Reserve Academy’s official site: http://www.wra.net or call them at 330-650-9717.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Western Reserve Academy?
Yes, here are few: Gilmour Academy, Andrews Osborne Academy and Grand River Academy.

The closest major city is Cleveland. You can find out more schools near Cleveland here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Western Reserve Academy?
The overall rating for Western Reserve Academy is A.

The section ratings of Western Reserve Academy are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
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