Hawken School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Yes, Hawken School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,604 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Hawken School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hawken School
Pre-K	164
Kind	83
1	78
2	97
3	66
4	97
5	81
6	100
7	105
8	123
9	165
10	148
11	134
12	163

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Year Founded

1915

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Campus Size

325 acres

School Motto

Fair Play

Student Body

Total Students

1,604 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

200 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

72%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

23 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP 2-D ArtAP 3-D Art

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP ChineseAP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Language

AP English LiteratureAP French

AP GovernmentAP Latin

AP Modern World HistoryAP Photography

AP Physics 1AP Physics C: Mechanics and E&M

AP PsychologyAP Spanish Language

AP Spanish LiteratureAP Statistics

AP US History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Summer Program Cost Notes

% on Financial Aid

53%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Maggie Jackson

Admissions Associate

Dave Hilborn

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Colors

red & gray

School Mascot

The Hawk

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Associated Student Body (ASB)Chess Club

Integrity CouncilSchool Newspaper

Science OlympiadSpeech and Debate

String EnsembleStudent Senate

Arts and Music Programs:

BandHawken Chorale

Hawken Players' SocietyJazz Combo

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Outdoor Leadership

School Notes

Hawken School is an independent, nonsectarian, coed day school of 1600 students, toddler through grade 12, located on two campuses in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland, a campus on Cleveland`s west side, and a Mastery School campus for grades 9-12 in University Circle.
Founded in 1915, Hawken is recognized as one of the premier college preparatory schools in the nation with a diverse student body participating in a challenging program of academics, arts, and athletics that prepares them to meet the challenges of tomorrow's world.
Hawken promotes passionate teaching, engaged learning, and confident self-expression.
Guided by principles that include an appreciation for differences and individuality, our community reflects varying backgrounds and perspectives.
Innovative schedules support individualized student attention, and educational partnerships with world-renowned institutions offer real-world learning opportunities to instill the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.

Founded in 1915, Hawken School is an independent, nonsectarian, coed day school of1600 students, toddler through grade 12, located on two campuses in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland, a campus on Cleveland`s west side, and a Mastery School campus for grades 9-12 in University Circle. With a diverse and unified student body supported by $15.6million in tuition assistance, the school is profoundly committed to the development of character and intellect. Best known for its stunning Early Childhood Center, nationally recognized programming, non-traditional schedules to support immersive learning and innovative teaching, real-world partnerships that connect students to their local and global communities, and 8,000 square feet of maker space, Hawken`s tradition of academic excellence instills the skills needed to thrive in a complex world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hawken School offer a summer program?

Yes, Hawken School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Hawken School offer?

Hawken School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Hawken School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.

What is Hawken School's ranking?

Hawken School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hawken School?

The application deadline for Hawken School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,225 for elementary schools and $12,277 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).