Western Reserve Academy

Hudson, Ohio · Day and boarding · Co-ed · Grades 9–12, PG

Western Reserve Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school in Hudson, Ohio, serving grades 9–12 and a postgraduate year. It traces its founding to 1826 and is marking its 200th year. The school lists 442 students, about two-thirds of them boarders, from 37 countries and 29 states; 18% are international. It reports a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, an average class size of 12 and more than 150 courses, 35-plus of them college-level. For 2026–27, day tuition is $51,750 and boarding tuition, including room and board, is $80,000. WRA offers need-based aid and merit scholarships. The regular deadline for fall 2027 is January 15, 2027, with an early round closing December 4, 2026.

• Founded in 1826; celebrating its bicentennial
• Grades 9–12 plus a postgraduate year; about two-thirds of students board
• 6:1 student-teacher ratio and average class size of 12
• 150+ courses, including 35+ college-level courses
• Merit scholarships up to $60,000 for boarders; need-based aid to 44% of students