Overview

WRA is an independent coed boarding/day school of just over 400 students from 20 states and 16 countries. Its challenging curriculum features 18 AP courses (90% receive 3 or better on AP exams), a 6:1 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, Astro-Play synthetic field, 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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Official information of Western Reserve Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

A+ Boarding
A Matriculation
A+ Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A- Community
A+ Reviews
A+ Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $71,250
# of Students: 431
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 21%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $264,501/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 78%
SAT: 1347/1600
#26

US Boarding School

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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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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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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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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 40)
Mock Trial
Spanish Club
Black Student Union
BUFO
Desi Club
Earth Initiative
GSA
Korean Club
Mandarin Club
Math Club
Mock Trial
Spanish Club
Black Student Union
BUFO
Desi Club
Earth Initiative
GSA
Korean Club
Mandarin Club
Math Club
Science Club
Students Who Care
Viewpoints
Asian American Club
Our Bee Club
Building Bridges
Chess Club
CSC (Computer Science Club)
Dance Club
Fellowship of Reserve Christians
Club Advisor: Mr. Gerber
Fishing Club
The Greater Outdoors Club
Just Dance Club
Latino Student Union
Model United Nations
Muslim Student Union (MSU)
Political Dialogue
Quizbowl Club
REACH
Reserve Locker
Fun fact
Reserve social club
Rubik’s Cube Club
Spikeball Club
Students Demand Action
Virtual Food Exists
The WRAP
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1826
Campus Size: 190 acres
Boarding Rate: 62%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Admission Travel to China, Others
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: None
School Code:
TOEFL: 8110

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 55)
5.0/ 5

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

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Western Reserve Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Western Reserve Academy.
Western Reserve Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Cleveland, Ohio, US. It was founded 1826, and currently has about 431 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wra.net.
06.
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.
02.
Does Western Reserve Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 85 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Western Reserve Academy also have 78% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
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 44 for all US schools.

Also Western Reserve Academy has been favorited by 706 users.
03.
Where do Western Reserve Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 10.69% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 11.2% go to top 25, and about 1.78% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
08.
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.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Western Reserve Academy?
Yes, here are few: Portsmouth Abbey School, Episcopal High School and Kent School.

The closest major city is Cleveland. You can find out more schools near Cleveland here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Western Reserve Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Western Reserve Academy in 2024 is $71,250 , 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
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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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