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Hathaway Brown School

216.320.8767

Listing Manager: Kathleen Osborne

Founded in 1876, Hathaway Brown is committed to a blend of academic and experiential learning. This co-ed early childhood and all-girls’ K-12 independent day school focuses on educational innovation as it prepares students to rise boldly to the challenges of our times and live out the HB motto of learning “not for school, but for life.”

HB draws families from 72 communities across Northeast Ohio to its 16-acre Shaker Heights campus, which houses an aquatics center, invention lab, visual and performing arts spaces and working television studio. Immersive academic, service and cultural opportunities are available and graduates attend many of the country’s top universities.

  • Hours: School Hours - August through June
  • Handicap Accessible: A ramped curb and elevator access are available.
  • Contact email: admission@hb.edu
  • Founding Date: 1876
  • Number of students: 832
  • Male-to-female ratio: All Girls' K-12; Co-ed Early Childhood
  • Public/Private: Private
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Religious affiliation: Secular
  • Acceptance rate (%): 80
  • Graduation rate (%): 100
  • Accreditation/licenses: Ohio Board of Education; Cleveland Council of Independent Schools; Ohio Association of Independent Schools; National Association of Independent Schools
  • Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Number of faculty: 132
  • How engaged is the school with the community?: HB has partnerships with more than 100 Northeast Ohio educational institutions, non-profit agencies, and social service organizations.
  • What makes this community special?: The school is consistently honored by well-regarded educational instutions, social service organizations, and journalistic publications.
  • Montessori: No
  • Grade levels: K - 12; Co-ed Early Childhood
  • Special education: No
  • Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Language lab, Library, Science lab, Sports facilities
  • Extracurricular activities available: Athletics; Performing Arts; Robotics; Music; Service Opportunities
  • Sports teams: Cross Country; Soccer; Field Hockey; Tennis; Volleyball; Golf, Swimming; Diving; Basketball; Indoor Track; Softball; Lacrosse; Track
  • Boarding: No
  • Advanced placement courses: 16 offered

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