STATE OF THE SCHOOL REPORT
MISSION
Believing in the limitless potential of girls, Hockaday develops resilient, confident women who are educated and inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
THE FOUR CORNERSTONES:
Character
Courtesy
Scholarship
Athletics
TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2025–2026: 973 9% increase over 2024–2025 applications
HOCKADAY ACCEPTANCE RATE: 17%
AVERAGE INDEX* PK-12 ACCEPTANCE RATE: 56%
ADMISSIONS
Guided by our mission to attract, enroll, and support students who are the best match for our community—bringing with them diverse perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and learning profiles—we continue to see strong enrollment outcomes. This success is rooted in the authentic, personalized experience we offer each student and family. Our ongoing focus on accessibility shapes every aspect of our process, from programming to communication. By providing a flexible and inclusive menu of events—in-person, virtual, and on-demand— we continue to meet families where they are while building meaningful relationships along the way.
*INDEX IS THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DATA EXCHANGE, AND THE COMPARISON GROUP FOR HOCKADAY CONSISTS OF 111 PK-12 SCHOOLS LOCATED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
HOCKADAY ATTRITION RATE: number of students who withdraw within a year 1.8%
AVERAGE INDEX PK-12 ATTRITION RATE: 6.2%
YIELD (NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED WHO ATTEND): 87%
AVERAGE INDEX PK-12: 70.8%
ENROLLMENT
Hockaday remains deeply committed to enrolling bright, mission-fit students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Our tuition assistance program plays a vital role in making a Hockaday education accessible to families across a wide economic spectrum, enriching the learning environment and strengthening the student experience for all.
1,114 ENROLLED STUDENTS
(276 LOWER SCHOOL, 340 MIDDLE SCHOOL, 498 UPPER SCHOOL) 54% OF OUR ENROLLED STUDENTS
SELF-IDENTIFY AS STUDENTS OF COLOR
76 ZIP CODES REPRESENTED
$3 MILLION IN TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS 12%
STUDENTS RECEIVING TUITION ASSISTANCE
ACADEMICS
Hockaday was founded on a transformative academic program, and our girls’ achievements are inspiring. From robust classroom experiences to team competitions to ensemble productions, Hockaday girls are celebrated for their individual and collaborative talents. From her first day of school until she crosses Commencement Terrace eagerly anticipating her future, a Hockaday girl embraces the stimulating learning opportunities that await her each day, both inside and outside of the classroom. She will be empowered to meet challenges and think of solutions. She will be prepared to enter the world with confidence and resolve as a result of her extraordinary Hockaday experience.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOCKADAY NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS, 2022–2025: 23 NATIONAL AVERAGE: 0.8
AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOCKADAY NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS, 2022–2025: 33 NATIONAL AVERAGE: 1.7
70% HAVE AN ADVANCED DEGREE FACULTY DEGREES: 77 MASTERS, 19 PhDs, 1 JD
MEAN YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 20
AVERAGE YEARS OF SERVICE TO HOCKADAY: 11 STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO: 9:1
FACULTY
The strength of Hockaday lies in the talent, dedication, and imagination of its faculty and staff. Our educators do more than teach; they model a spirit of inquiry and a willingness to grow that inspires the young women in their care. Faculty choose Hockaday because they believe in our mission, but they remain because of the opportunities to stretch themselves professionally and to flourish in a supportive, intellectually vibrant community.
The Hockaday School is fortunate to have a community that is involved and committed to making the Hockaday experience exceptional for every student. Our generous community supports Hockaday both financially and with gifts of time as volunteers and trusted advisors. All of these contributions are truly appreciated.
ATHLETICS
75 STUDENTS SIGNED TO PLAY THEIR CHOSEN SPORT IN COLLEGE OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS
Athletics are a vital part of the student experience and one of the School’s Four Cornerstones. Through participation in a competitive, valuesdriven athletics program, students build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership while learning the importance of discipline, sportsmanship, and balance. As members of the Southwest Preparatory Conference, Hockaday student-athletes are challenged to pursue excellence on and off the field, developing lifelong habits of wellness and character that support their growth as students and as young women of purpose and impact.
65% OF UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS 78%
OF EIGHTH GRADERS PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE SPORT
84% OF SEVENTH GRADERS PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE SPORT
FINE ARTS
The Arts are a central and vibrant part of the student experience, fostering creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Through a rich and comprehensive arts program, students are encouraged to explore, take creative risks, collaborate, and refine their voices across a range of artistic disciplines. The arts cultivate curiosity, discipline, and joy, helping students develop both technical skill and expressive depth while strengthening their ability to think creatively, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully with the world.
45 PERFORMANCES, EVENTS, AND EXHIBITIONS ANNUALLY
50% OF UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE FOUR YEARS OF FINE ARTS CLASSES 62
FINE ARTS CLASSES OFFERED IN ALL THREE DIVISIONS
