Western Reserve Academy, or Reserve as it’s commonly referred to, is a premier boarding and college-preparatory school located just outside downtown Hudson. The private and world-renowned institution serves a little more than 440 students in ninth through 12th grades from across the world. Rich with history, Reserve was established in 1826 and is one of the oldest preparatory boarding schools in the United States. The campus was founded by early settlers from Connecticut who sought a similar design and experience to that of the New Haven college that would become Yale University. As a result, the historic building incorporates the same architectural design and is often called “the Yale of the West,” with its famous Brick Row modeled after Yale’s feature. Today, students at Reserve have access to some of the best programs and education courses in the nation. The school offers dynamic writing instruction, fine and performing arts courses, entrepreneurship programming, modern and classical language studies, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs. The facility’s Knight Fine Arts Center houses a large theater, a dance studio and a film development dark room. A variety of student work and exhibits are also displayed at The Moos Gallery.
The top boarding and day school offers groundbreaking cancer immunology courses where students can conduct research and become published in scholarly journals. Athletic programs include soccer, golf, cross country, field hockey, volleyball, water sports, basketball, wrestling, riflery, ice hockey, baseball, softball, track and tennis.
Recognized as one of the top high school lacrosse teams in the United States, Reserve won the Midwest Scholastic Lacrosse Championship in 2006 and 2009.
Western Reserve Academy
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
115 College St,
Hudson, OH
431
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Christopher D. Burner '80
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$46,000
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
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A+
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B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
62
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
700
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
56%
Female
44%
White
50.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.3%
Black
8.7%
Hispanic
4.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
School Rankings
#1
Best Boarding HS in Ohio
#1
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Ohio
#2
Best HS For Stem in Ohio
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University
86 Students
New York University
63 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
57 Students
Columbia University
56 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
53 Students
University of Chicago
52 Students
University of Pennsylvania
51 Students
Vanderbilt University
51 Students
Brown University
50 Students
Case Western Reserve University
50 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
110 Students
Biology
68 Students
Psychology
53 Students
Finance
47 Students
Economics
47 Students
Political Science and Government
40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
39 Students
Computer Science
35 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
24 Students
International Relations
24 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/31/2025
Western Reserve Academy is the best of the best!! Each of my children have received outstanding educations, have been challenged and cheered on, and have been surrounded by a team of people who truly want them to succeed in school AND in life. WRA offers an absolutely transformational experience in the most beautiful setting. At Reserve, you can Do anything, TRY anything and BE anything!
7/19/2024
While Western Reserve Academy is very academically rigorous, the school overall lacks school spirit and a positive culture. It seems that the school is solely focused on academics and doesn't have enough balance of support for sports, arts, and other extracurriculars. The student life here also seems sad and low.
6/10/2023
I love the school I am at currently at wra I recommend it for all kids it is incredible inclusive and so welcoming they have amazing activities on each weekend and it's the perfect school for me and my friends
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Map
List Price Range
$248K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
21
Average Home Value
$574,515
Median Lot Size
24,829 Sq Ft
% Renters
14%
Average Household Income
$175,843
% of College Grads
72.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,710 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,355 - $1,770 per month
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- K to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Darrow Road Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Hudson Springs Park
- Fishing
- Golf
- Picnic Area
Veterans Way Park Playground
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
- Trails
Wood Hollow Metro Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cascade Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Barlow Farm Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
High Point Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Maple Grove Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Trumbull Woods Park
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Western Reserve Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 115 College St in Hudson, in the Hudson neighborhood. Annual tuition is $46,000. The school has a total enrollment of 431 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Western Reserve Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $574,515. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hudson City School District Online School, Hudson High School, Hudson Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Hudson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Western Reserve Academy.