Western Reserve Academy tuition & admissions
Tuition 2026-27
$51,750
Boarding $80,000
Application deadline
January 15
2027
Students
439
7 students per teacher
Admission test
Varies by grade
| Grades | Day | Boarding |
|---|---|---|
| 9-12 | $51,750 | $80,000 |
Financial aid: $9,181,089 to 243 students (about $37,782 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.
| Entry grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Admission test, grades 9-10 | ISEE or SSAT |
| Admission test, grades 11 | ISEE or SSAT |
| Admission test, grades 12 | No test (optional) |
| Interview | Required |
| Apply through | WRA Admission Portal or SAO |
| Application fee | $75 |
| Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Decisions released | February 5, 2027 |
| Seniors | 119 |
| Go to a 4-year college | 100% |
| SAT (middle 50%) | — |
| ACT (middle 50%) | — |
| AP courses | — |
| AP exams scored 3+ | — |
| National Merit semifinalists | — |
| Students | 439 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent) | 67 |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 |
| School days per year | 159 |
| Endowment | $99,666,844 (FY2025) |
| Annual revenue | $47,603,115 (2024) |
| Head of school pay | $692,677 |
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- How much is Western Reserve Academy tuition?
- For 2026-27, tuition at Western Reserve Academy is $51,750 (day) or $80,000 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
- Does Western Reserve Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?
- It depends on the grade: the ISEE or SSAT for grades 9-10; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 11; no test (optional) for grades 12.
- When is the Western Reserve Academy application deadline?
- The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released February 5, 2027. Families apply through WRA Admission Portal or SAO.
- Does Western Reserve Academy offer financial aid?
- Yes. Western Reserve Academy reported $9,181,089 in financial aid to 243 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
- How many students attend Western Reserve Academy?
- Western Reserve Academy enrolls 439 students in grades 9–12, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).
Sources: tuition and admissions from wra.net (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.