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#26 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 4% of private schools

Western Reserve Academy

High School

115 COLLEGE ST, Hudson, OH 44236

Private

Enrollment

441

Student-Teacher

7.6:1

Score

8.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Ohio private schools

#26 of 713

In Hudson

#1 of 2

public schools

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Western Reserve Academy

8.6/10

High School in Hudson · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Hudson Middle School

9.4/10

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East Woods Intermediate School

9.6/10

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About Western Reserve Academy

Western Reserve Academy is a private high school in Hudson, OH. Western Reserve Academy serves approximately 441 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Western Reserve Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it compares2.7 pts above OH schools
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • OH avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Western Reserve Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Western Reserve Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Western Reserve Academy compares to the 5 public schools in Hudson, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
This School
vs
16.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
441
This School
vs
900
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.6
This School
vs
8.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54% vs 0%
Asian 24.7% vs 0%
Black 9.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.9% vs 0%
Western Reserve Academy Hudson Public Avg

All Schools in Hudson

School Rating
Western Reserve Academy (this school) 8.6
Hudson Middle School 9.4
East Woods Intermediate School 9.6
McDowell Early Learning School 7.4
Hudson High School 8.6
Ellsworth Hill Elementary School 7.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 63%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 441
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OH

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 54.0%
Asian 24.7%
Black 9.8%
Hispanic 5.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

115 COLLEGE ST, Hudson, OH 44236

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Western Reserve Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Hudson High School (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Twinsburg High School (rated 7.8/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Twinsburg), with a comparable rating. Additionally, WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 4.8 miles away, in nearby Cuyahoga Falls), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hudson, see our Hudson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Hudson Middle School Hudson 0.5 mi 9.4
East Woods Intermediate School Hudson 0.7 mi 9.6
McDowell Early Learning School Hudson 0.8 mi 7.4
Hudson High School Hudson 1.5 mi 8.6
SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hudson 1.5 mi 5.8
Ellsworth Hill Elementary School Hudson 2.0 mi 7.8
THE NEST SCHOOL Hudson 2.4 mi
Fishcreek Elementary School Stow 4.2 mi 8.3
Echo Hills Elementary School Stow 4.6 mi 7.6
Wilcox Elementary School Twinsburg 4.8 mi 6.5
Twinsburg High School Twinsburg 4.9 mi 7.8
R B Chamberlin Middle School Twinsburg 5.2 mi 7.5
WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Cuyahoga Falls 4.8 mi 5.9
Geo G Dodge Elementary School Twinsburg 5.4 mi 8.6
Lakeview Elementary School Stow 5.5 mi 7.2
Highland Elementary School Stow 5.6 mi 8.6
Woodland Elementary School Stow 5.8 mi 8.9
Woodridge Middle School Peninsula 5.2 mi 6.7
Stow-Munroe Falls High School Stow 5.9 mi 5.3
HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL Stow 6.2 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$168,973

Median Home Value

$436,900

Median Rent

$2,205/mo

Population

26,114

College Educated

73.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Avg Commute

25.7 min

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Median Age

43

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Botkins High School Botkins, OH 8.6
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Minster Jr/Sr High School Minster, OH 8.6
Toledo Technology Academy High School Toledo, OH 8.6
DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati, OH 8.7
Franklin Monroe High School Pitsburg, OH 8.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Western Reserve Academy

What grades does Western Reserve Academy serve?

Western Reserve Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Western Reserve Academy?

Western Reserve Academy has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Western Reserve Academy rank in OH?

Western Reserve Academy ranks #26 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is Western Reserve Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Western Reserve Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Western Reserve Academy a private school?

Yes, Western Reserve Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Western Reserve Academy a religious school?

No, Western Reserve Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
441
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Summit County

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