THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THE PIONEER
Western Reserve Academy has been ranked the #1 Boarding School and Private High School in Ohio and high among the nation’s top boarding and day schools. 100% of our graduates go on to attend 4-year colleges or universities, many at the most selective schools in the world. Architectural Digest named WRA the most beautiful private school in Ohio. And while we are proud of these accolades, we are more interested in your dreams and aspirations.
“AT WRA WE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT IMPORTANT THINGS. WE DON’T GO TO A NORMAL HIGH SCHOOL, WE GO TO A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE FEEL IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHARE THEIR OPINIONS. WHEN I SHADOWED AT RESERVE AT 13 YEARS OLD, THERE WERE PEOPLE IN MY ART CLASS DISCUSSING POLITICS. THIS WAS SOMETHING NEW TO ME AND SOMETHING I WANTED MORE OF. I WASN’T INTERESTED IN GOING TO A HIGH SCHOOL LIKE THOSE DISPLAYED IN MOVIES — THEIR CLIQUES AND CONSTANT DRAMA. I WANTED A PLACE WHERE I COULD GROW BOTH AS A STUDENT AND A PERSON … AND I FOUND THAT HERE AT RESERVE.”
—CHLOE ZAMPELLI ’18
WELCOME HOME Walking the brick paths of Western Reserve Academy’s historic campus in Hudson, Ohio, puts you at the heart of American pioneering, perseverance and the pursuit of excellence. This is more than our school, it is our home.
A PLACE TO BELONG That’s what it means to be at a boarding school. From the moment you step onto WRA’s campus, you’ll notice something different. Our residential tradition means care is everywhere, and opportunities are endless. There’s more beauty and breathing room than most high schools. And our Midwestern style exudes warmth. We also have a cozy downtown right at our doorstep so you’re just seconds away from coffee shops, restaurants, and making memories with your friends.
A WORLD-CLASS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE We help bring your dreams to life through an academic program that’s on the cutting edge of a classical education. Our curriculum, called one of the most innovative in the country, blends challenging college prep coursework with exciting learning opportunities you won’t find at any other school. All of this is in the spirit of diversity of thought and learning, because every Pioneer blazes their own path.
A GROUNDBREAKING EDUCATION We are the first school in our region to move beyond Advanced Placement courses, ending the need to teach to the test and offering more immersive courses we call College Level. We’re the only high school that offers cancer immunology courses and our students conduct research at Case Western University and the Cleveland Clinic. We’ve also been named the best school in the state for STEM, thanks to our Wang Innovation Center, a 6,000-square-foot, hands-on, high-tech idea incubator.
WHY BOARDING? It gives you the chance to try new things, build amazing friendships, challenge yourself, gain independence, figure out what inspires you, and discover all that you can achieve when given the opportunity.
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Pioneers go beyond — they are the pathfinders, the explorers, the trailblazers. They go further than what might be expected of them. This curiosity and enterprising spirit is in your DNA, and ours.
AN EXPERIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS Reserve provides opportunities that take you outside of the classroom ... and miles outside of the box. You might find yourself studying poetry in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Maybe you’ll secure an elite internship at a renowned medical research center. Or perhaps you’ll travel to Guatemala to immerse yourself in another culture and help local children learn. At Reserve, there are no limits to your dreams and potential.
“RESERVE WAS THE BEGINNING OF MY GREAT ADVENTURE.” —PATRICK OPPMANN ’96, CNN REPORTER
INTERNATIONAL IMMERSIONS AROUND THE WORLD INCLUDING
GERMANY, ENGLAND, FRANCE, COSTA RICA, ITALY AND CHINA
OUR INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM MEANS MORE EXPLORATION AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND BETTER OUTCOMES What if you changed your expectations of high school? Looked beyond crowded hallways, jam-packed schedules and standardized tests? At WRA, our innovative academic program sets us apart from any other school.
A FULLY INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM We are the first school in our region to move beyond Advanced Placement courses, ending the need to teach to the test. Teachers can dive deeper and your mind can stretch further. Our highest level courses are called College Level, and offer advanced topics like Latin Literature, Multivariable Calculus and Pathology of Human Disease. This year, we are offering 24 CL courses.
LITERACIES We have developed a Literacies program in response to a changing, technologically driven and information-rich world. As the world has changed, so has the idea of what it means to be “literate.” Through intentional design and instruction, WRA will offer a sequence of required courses: freshmen will take Learning to Make and Learning to Code and sophomores will take Learning to Communicate and Learning to Live Well.
TIME FOR BALANCE Our innovative daily schedule allows for deeper learning, labs, group work, research and projects. The rotating schedule includes four 75-minute meetings per course every seven-day cycle. A built-in Academic Plus (A+) period, one hour when no classes are scheduled, gives students time for community, collaboration, guest speakers, extra help and study.
“THE MOST IMPORTANT REWARD YOU CAN RECEIVE IS YOUR OWN REALIZATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HOW SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT YOU ARE, NOT ONLY TO THE WRA COMMUNITY, BUT TO EVERYONE YOU WILL ENCOUNTER HERE AND MEET IN THE FUTURE. EVERYONE HAS A SPECIAL GIFT THAT WILL COME TO LIGHT WHEN YOUR TIME IS RIGHT. HOLD ONTO THIS GIFT, BE PROUD OF IT, EXPLORE IT, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD. SHARE IT ALWAYS KEEPING IN MIND THAT OTHERS NEED YOUR GIFT, YOUR LIGHT, TO HELP THEM SHINE.” —WANDA BOESCH, SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR
ACADEMICS
Photo courtesy of Henry Photography and The Scout Guide Columbus
“WRA’S LONGSTANDING TRADITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS BALANCED BY OUR PASSION TO PROVIDE A CURRICULUM THAT IS DYNAMIC AND DISTINCTIVE, INTEGRATING NEW WAYS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING.” —KATE MUELLER, ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Lunch today was Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Breadsticks, and Pound Cake with Whipped Cream! With all the different options that the dining hall provides, it’s hard not to be satisfied. After lunch I have a free period, so I’ll be able to relax in my room and get some work done. #WRAtakeover @flikisdining
Chipotle tastes way better after the Compass expo! We’re having our late dinner after the expo ended successfully! Special shout-out to Compass class and Dr. Borrmann!!! We did pioneer something, didn’t we? #letsgopioneers #WRAtakeover #WRAcompass
Beautiful day for a WRA win!!! #WRAtakeover #PioneerProud
#WRAFuturePioneer #WRATakeover #WRAPioneers
After a rigorous schedule of morning classes, the boys meet up for lunch in the back of Ellsworth to talk big business. #WRAtakeover
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Today, my first class is CL English with Mr. Ray. It’s a safe yet rigorous space where we learn, we laugh, we cry, we music, and we wear turtlenecks. #WRAtakeover
NEARLY TWO CENTURIES OF TRADITION WRA’s rich tapestry of traditions have been passed along for generations. We’re proud to introduce you to just a few of the time-honored (and newly minted) rituals that make us who we are.
MORNING MEETING Morning Meeting is a brief assembly in the Chapel on Mondays and Fridays. Led by the student body co-presidents, Morning Meeting is a place to make announcements and celebrate accomplishments.
VICTORY BELL No matter what time teams return to campus from a win, student-athletes take a turn ringing the Victory Bell.
BENCH SWING Thanks to its starring role on our very favorite episode of ABC’s The Bachelor in 2016, the bench swing is a little bit famous.
SADIE’S The girls invite the boys to the annual Sadie Hawkins dance.
SIT DOWN MEALS Sit Down Meals are a time to gather around the dinner table with your advisor and fellow advisees.
CHAPEL The WRA Chapel is at the center of campus and one of our many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
VESPERS Vespers is a special holiday concert where candles are lit and songs are sung. After this cherished event, a family style meal is served for friends and family.
For a complete look at our school’s traditions and culture, visit WRA.net/glossary.
WANG INNOVATION CENTER
MAKE SPACE FOR IMAGINATION
CRITICAL SKILLS FOR TODAY’S WORLD
The Wang Innovation Center is our
Every freshman takes Learning to Code and Learning
6,000-square-foot, three-room dream space.
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“LEARNING TO MAKE IS THE MOST INTERESTING CLASS THAT I TOOK IN MY FRESHMAN YEAR. IT NOT ONLY CHALLENGED MY INTELLECT, BUT ALSO LET ME FEEL THE HAPPINESS WHEN I ACCOMPLISHED SOMETHING OR SOLVED A PROBLEM.” —TYLER ‘21
A team of students built a prosthetic capable of sensing flexes in an amputee’s arm and translating those flexes into robotic movements.
One of the most popular projects in the Wang Center is building longboards — a favorite mode of transportation across Reserve’s 190 acres.
Leo Holland ‘17 ‘sewed’ the seeds of innovation when he repurposed textiles to create a line of vintage bow ties — launching a company called “Restyled Reserve.”
Students are able to explore a wide array of possibilities, from learning electronics and soldering to woodworking and coding — even building and flying their own drone.
ATHLETICS
RING THE BELL When it comes to high school sports, it’s advantage Reserve. Our facilities rival what you’ll find at top colleges and our coaches are your biggest fans. Whether you are pursuing a collegiate sports career (approximately 20 percent of our Pioneers play sports at the country’s most distinctive universities) or you just like the balance that athletics bring to your life (yoga and meditation are non-interscholastic options), you’ll be a part of a spirited athletic program with nearly two centuries of tradition.
JUST A FEW OF THE COLLEGE DESTINATIONS OF WRA STUDENT-ATHLETES
40+ TEAMS AT THE VARSITY, JV AND C SQUAD LEVEL
Bates College
Temple University
Baseball
Lacrosse
Bowdoin College
The Ohio State University
Basketball
Riflery
Colgate University
Trinity College
Cross Country
Swimming & Diving
Columbia University
U.S. Military Academy
Field Hockey
Tennis
Cornell University
U.S. Naval Academy
Football
Track & Field
Denison University
University of Richmond
Golf
Volleyball
Occidental College
Williams College
Ice Hockey
Wrestling
MAC Our 45,000-square-foot field house, the Murdough Athletic Center, includes an indoor track, two basketball courts, batting cages, six-lane swimming pool with diving well, wrestling room, fitness center, athletic trainers’ room, riflery room and locker rooms. Outside, there are 10 full-sized fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball and softball, a 10-court tennis complex and a 3.1 mile cross-country course.
“IN TODAY’S FAST-PACED COLLABORATIVE CULTURE, THE VALUE OF PARTICIPATING IN A TEAM SPORT IS PERHAPS EVEN GREATER. WRA GRADUATES FARE BETTER WITH THE CHALLENGE OF BALANCING INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION WITH ACTIVE, PHYSICALLY FIT LIFESTYLES FOR LIFE.” —HERB HALLER ‘85, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS & AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS & SOCIAL MISSION
LUX ET VERITAS Lux et Veritas, or Light and Truth, is a guiding principle of WRA that has inspired Pioneers to live with courage and honesty for hundreds of years. The words are emblazoned on a seal in the foyer of our Athletic Center (lore has it that if you step on the seal you won’t graduate!) and serve as a constant reminder of a purpose bigger than ourselves. In this spirit, Reserve’s signature programs and social mission come to life. Not for the sake of putting points on the board for college, but instead to leave a permanent mark on your mind and in your heart.
COMPASS Top students set their own courses with a yearlong research project designed around the themes of Civic & Global Engagement, Science & Technology, Arts & Culture or Entrepreneurship.
PROJECT EXAMPLES • A sensory room for children with autism at an Ohio public school • Award-winning math app • Campaign to battle human trafficking • Adaptation of classic novels to modern films • Multi-act Russian ballet
BEYOND RESERVE Pioneers pursue a wide collection of elite, immersive summer internships with some of the world’s most respected companies and organizations.
INTERNSHIP PARTNERS • Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland Indians • JP Morgan • Case Western Reserve University • Apple Worldwide Developers Conference • Baylor University Medical Center
ECHOS At Reserve, students get a taste of college electives with a diverse selection of exciting opportunities to follow their passions, from poetry to peace to politics.
POPULAR OPTIONS • Urban Planning & Placemaking • Midterm Elections - Debating the Issues • From Hudson to Hollywood - Filmmaking with Reserve Alumni • Introductory Robotics • From Bach to Rock
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Exchange programs, service and study abroad opportunities take Pioneers around the globe.
RECENT DESTINATIONS • China • Germany • Guatemala • France • Italy • South Dakota
COMMUNITY SERVICE At Reserve, service opportunities are woven directly into the curriculum to connect students with critical community causes all year long.
LOCAL PARTNERS • Habitat for Humanity • Greater Cleveland Food Bank • Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Cleveland • Cuyahoga Valley National Park • Haven of Rest Shelter
CURRICULUM SPOTLIGHT: CANCER IMMUNOLOGY
PIONEERING A BRIGHTER FUTURE Dr. Robert Aguilar’s Cancer Immunology class isn’t easy. Cancer research — indeed, all scientific research — requires meticulous attention to detail, continuous rounds of trial and error and the resolve to persevere in the face of failure and learn from it. But WRA students don’t shy away from hard work. Better yet, they are eager to pour their energy into a meaningful and worthwhile cause.
“WHEN OUR STUDENTS GO TO CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY OR THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOR INTERNSHIPS, THOSE RESEARCHERS NOTICE RIGHT AWAY THAT THE KIDS DON’T HAVE TO LEARN THE TECHNIQUES, THEY’RE JUMPING RIGHT IN AND THAT’S WHAT THEY LOVE!” —DR. ROBERT AGUILAR, WRA SCIENCE FACULTY, CLEVELAND CLINIC RESEARCHER Cancer Immunology is divided into first-, second- and third-year students. The second and third years have either one or two previous Cancer Immunology courses with Dr. Aguilar under their belts. They act as advisors to the first years, and part of their grade is determined by how effectively and accurately they instruct and mentor the new researchers.
THE REAL DEAL “THERE SHOULD BE A SCHOOL IN THE REGION THAT BOTH CONNECTS TO THE WORLD-RENOWNED CLEVELAND CLINIC AND ENDEAVORS TO BUILD A PIPELINE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDICAL PIONEERS. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF DR. AGUILAR, OUR STUDENTS AND THIS PROGRAM, THE ONLY ONE OF ITS TYPE ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY.” —CHRISTOPHER D. BURNER ‘80, WRA HEAD OF SCHOOL There is nothing theoretical or simulated in WRA’s Cancer Immunology. Pioneers work with real cancer cells donated by the Cleveland Clinic. The software and lab equipment at their disposal rivals the labs inside the very same world-renowned institution. This is, in part, thanks to Dr. Aguilar’s connection to the Clinic as a visiting scientist and active researcher.
RECENT STUDENT PROJECTS “Oral Inoculation with Mouse 4T1 Breast Cancer Cells Results in Gastric Cancer” “Genetically Modified Azotobacter Vinelandii Improve Plastic Production In Vitro” “Pontea Agglomeran Bacteria Used As A Tool To Fight Breast Cancer”
$300,000 OF PROFESSIONAL-GRADE MEDICAL AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT DONATED BY AN ALUMNI PARENT
FIND YOUR VOICE From pliés to painting, performances to photography, WRA offers endless opportunities to unleash your artistic side, guided by a talented and accomplished faculty. Our Knight Fine Arts Center (KFAC) is the creative heart of campus, with beautiful workspaces, studios, galleries and stages. And since creativity never sleeps, you have access to our arts spaces morning to evening, every day of the week. The arts are also avenues to the world, with performances that take you farther.
“WE SPENT OUR FIRST THREE NIGHTS AT A CASTLE IN CARDONA. ON OUR FIRST NIGHT, WHEN I ASKED FOR A SMALL PLACE TO REHEARSE, THE HOTEL MANAGER SAID THEY WERE TOO FULL TO LET US HAVE THE CONFERENCE ROOM AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK AND HE’D CHECK FOR SOMETHING ELSE. WHEN HE CAME BACK, I WAS GIVEN THE KEYS TO AN 11TH CENTURY ROMANESQUE CHURCH! TRULY A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. WE PERFORMED DAYS LATER IN A MUCH NEWER 13TH CENTURY CHURCH.” —MIDGE KARAM ‘79, FINE & PERFORMING ARTS FACULTY, SPEAKING ABOUT A SPRING MUSIC TRIP TO SPAIN
SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT Besides the big productions each year — including three stage performances and two dance performances — maybe you’ll try an Open Mic Night or Broadway Backwards in the Green Key. At Reserve, the arts are everywhere, and they welcome everyone. Our athletes are actors just as our artists are analysts. We purposely blur lines on the path to well-roundedness.
PIANOS, 4 GRAND, 5 UPRIGHT
THE ARTS
HAPPY HOMETOWN
OUR TOWN Reserve is unlike any other boarding school because, alongside our beautiful and historic campus, we have a charming town just steps away. In fact, we consider Hudson part of us, and our students are part of Hudson. The town’s unmissable landmark — the Hudson Clock Tower — is in the middle of favorite hangouts, mixing the charm of a historic town with every modern amenity. Hudson’s streets, lined with restored century homes, also include shops, inns and dining options that round out the exciting offerings in our nook of Northeast Ohio.
STUDENTS’ FAVORITE SPOTS IN HUDSON • • • • • • •
Open Door Coffee Company Restore Cold Pressed Chipotle Heinen’s Hudson Springs Park All Around Cyclery The Hudson Farmer’s Market
OUR CAMPUS On campus, your house is your home, with beautiful dorms that boast a different style for every taste, from elegant to homey to historic.
GIRLS’ DORMS: Long House: lovely, pristine, elegant Cartwright House: Victorian, artful, lush gardens Ellsworth Hall: bright, spacious, above the dining hall Carroll Cutler House: homey, central, candles in the window
BOYS’ DORMS: Wood House: rite of passage, easy access to the Wang Innovation Center North Hall: apartment-style, on the green The Athenaeum: beautifully renovated, rich with tradition Hobart House: small, comfortable, cozy Bicknell House: classic, attached to the Murdough Athletic Center
WALKING WRA’S 190-ACRE CAMPUS, FILLED WITH LUSH GREEN LAWNS, SPRAWLING ATHLETIC FIELDS AND A SERENE HOCKEY POND, IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY OUR CAMPUS WAS NAMED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN OHIO BY ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST.
DINING RESERVE
From formal sit down meals to barbecues on the patio, food is an ingredient that binds us together. Our chefs source local ingredients, know your favorite meals (and if you have any allergies) and have fun with food, like the special: “Chef’s Whim” station, where you’ll find recipes that Edible Cleveland has called worthy of the best local restaurants. Every day the menu is thoughtful, globally inspired and varied. If you’re just in the mood for cereal or a quick salad, we have all the easy options, too.
MENU FAVORITES FROM ELLSWORTH HALL • SUNDAY BRUNCH • CHICKEN & WAFFLES • PAD THAI BAR • AVOCADO TOAST BAR • BERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH CINNAMON CHOCOLATE SAUCE • GRILLED CHEESE EXPO • TEXAS BAR-B-QUE • EDDIE’S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Pioneers are leaders. That means being bold and resourceful. Taking risks. Fearlessly pursuing challenges and opportunities. You don’t have to be a certain age to be a leader. Opportunities to inspire others, do more, learn more and be more are embedded in our Reserve culture and open to everyone.
“INTEGRITY IS WHAT YOU DO TO HELP OTHERS WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING.” —SARA WROBLEWSKI ‘09, FOUNDER OF ONE BEAD Maybe you’ll captain a team, sit on the honor council, act as a prefect in your dorm or work as a campus ambassador with the Admission Office. Or, maybe you’ll start a new club, to push your passion and add to our list of over 50 opportunities to gather, grow and lead. We love that Reserve took shape around leading-edge ideas. Western expansion. Promoting the abolitionist movement. Our alumni carry forward this spirit and are leaders in their careers — from renewable energy to social entrepreneurship to life-changing medical discoveries. They also make a difference in their communities, whether local or global. WRA has always been a pioneering place where leaders go, grow and launch.
STUDENT-LED CLUBS Arabic Club Art Club Astronomy Club Bike Club Black Student Union Boardgame Club Brainstorm (IQ) Club BUFO CHERISH Concepteur Desi Club Design Club Dub Club Earth Initiative Fandom Club FCA Film Club French Club Fun Club GSA Hammock Club Humans of Reserve Key Club Korean Club Latin Club
Liberal Socialist Live Music Club Mandarin Club Math Club Mock Trial Model UN Musical Performance Club Ping Pong Club Pokemon Battle Club Public Forum Debate Puzzle Club R.E.A.C.H Republican Club Robotics Club Science Club Ski Club SMASH Spanish Club Students Who Care Technology Club Tennis Club Viewpoints Volleyball Club WRA Hardscrabble
TAKE THE LEAD
COLLEGE COUNSELING
HELPING EACH STUDENT SOAR At Reserve, 100 percent of our graduates attend the country’s premiere colleges. But the journey through our school is as exciting as your college destination. You’ll become confident in the future and happy in the now. WRA specializes in both your high school journey and your college destination, because we know they are intertwined. Your journey here includes a curriculum designed to cultivate your passions, help you earn academic distinction, and develop life skills like communication and grit. Guess what? All of these skills — fundamental to the Reserve experience — are what today’s best colleges seek in their applicants. So you’re well on your way the moment you get started. Our College Counseling Office comes into the mix to further increase your advantage. They know that today’s top colleges want to see more than stellar test scores and GPAs. They want Pioneers; students who have overcome challenges, pursued their passions and are curious and resourceful. WRA College Counseling takes all the critical steps — assigning you a college counselor your sophomore year, hosting colleges on campus and annual college tours and offering free test prep. But just as important — they truly know you. Their understanding of every side of your story comes to life in our unique committee-written letters of recommendation, emphasizing your personal strengths, accomplishments and development during your Reserve journey and ensuring a collegiate destination that fits as perfectly as the Reserve blazer you’re about to retire (and hopefully hold on to forever).
COLLEGES MOST FREQUENTLY ATTENDED, 2014-2018 Amherst College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Boston College
Stanford University
Boston University
The Ohio State University
Bowdoin College
Tufts University
Case Western Reserve University
United States Naval Academy
Colgate University
University of California Berkeley
Columbia University
University of Cambridge
Cornell University
University of Chicago
Denison University
University of Colorado
Emerson College
University of Glasgow-UK
Emory University
University of Maryland
Fordham University
University of Michigan
Harvard University
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Heidelberg University
University of Pennsylvania
Hobart and William-Smith Colleges
University of Southern California
Imperial College London
Vanderbilt University
Kenyon College
Washington University in St. Louis
New York University
STRENGTH IN RESERVE When you choose Reserve, you choose more adventure, more empowering academics and an environment with more diverse friends and experiences. All of these advantages give you an edge in college, life and everything you choose to pioneer.
AVERAGE SAT SCORE WRA students:
All college-bound students:
1360
1083
The College Board; Understanding SAT Scores
FACULTY WITH ADVANCED DEGREES WRA: 92% Average U.S. high school: 56% U.S. Department of Education; National Center for Education Statistics
PERCENTAGE OF NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS 2017 WRA graduates:
All applicants:
7.0%
0.9%
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
GRADUATES ADMITTED TO “MOST COMPETITIVE” SCHOOLS 2017 WRA graduates:
Average acceptance rate:
65%
LESS
THAN
33%
SPORTS PARTICIPATION WRA: Average U.S. high school:
100% 55.5%
U.S. News & World Report, High school sports participation
PERCENTAGE TO CONTINUE SPORTS IN DIVISION I SCHOOL 2017 WRA graduates: 6.1% Average U.S. high school: 2.3% NCAA; Probability of Competing Beyond High School
PREPAREDNESS FOR COLLEGE Public: Private Day: Boarding:
23% 36% 78%
As ranked by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges
4-YEAR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE 2017 WRA graduates:
All applicants:
65.8%
100%
National Association for College Admissions Counseling; The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE WRA:
12
Average U.S. high school class:
23.1
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; Education at a Glance
PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO EARN ADVANCED DEGREES Public: 23% Private Day: 36% Boarding: 50% PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS Public: 51% Private Day: 62% Boarding: 90% The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
WHAT WILL YOU PIONEER?
ADMISSION OFFICE COME VISIT US The best way to learn about Reserve is to visit our campus. Experience what it’s like to be a Pioneer — tour campus, meet students and faculty, attend class and eat in our dining hall. The Admission Office looks forward to getting to know you.
GET STARTED Learn all the ins and outs of our application process and get started today! WRA.net/apply
QUESTIONS? We’re always here to help: 330.650.9717 or email admission@wra.net.
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