Hathaway Brown School (HB)

Founded in 1876, Hathaway Brown is committed to a fusion of academic and experiential learning. This co-ed early childhood and all-girls' k-12 independent day School of 776 students 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's inclusive environment, outstanding faculty, and unique programs draw families from 73 communities across northeast Ohio to its beautiful 16-acre shaker heights campus, which houses an aquatics center, idea lab, visual and performing arts spaces, turf playing field, upper School learning commons, and working television studio. Immersive academic, service, and cultural opportunities abound, and graduates attend many of the world's top universities.the School is consistently honored by well-regarded educational institutions, social service organizations, businesses, professional societies, and journalistic publications. The 88 students in the class of 2022, which includes 6 national merit finalists, 7 national merit commended scholars, 6 melvin scholars, 5 college board national recognition program scholars and 1 presidential scholar semifinalist, opted to attend 63 different colleges in 24 states and the uk in the fall. 71% of the class received an offer of admission to their top choice School (or a top choice if ranked by group). The class received over $8 million in merit scholarships, including full cost of tuition at case western reserve university. 72% of the class received at least one offer of admission from a School deemed a "top 50 best national university or "top 50 best national liberal arts college" by 2022 us news and world report. Students have been accepted into numerous honors and other special programs including buckingham/orr honors scholar at university of akron, roth scholar leadership program at case western reserve university, corcoran scholar at george Washington university, hulton honors college at Indiana university, honor and scholars program at Ohio state university and honors scholars program at tulane university. 8 student-athletes will be competing at the varsity collegiate level in 7 different sports - 5 in division i and 3 in division ill. hb's athletic program holds 18 state team championship titles, 11 state team runner up finishes, 17 state individual champions, 23 state individual runner up titles, and 44 state semi-final appearances. The 2013 blazer basketball team and 2019 blazer tennis teams made history when both programs became the only boys or girls' team in Ohio history to win five consecutive state championships. The 2021 tennis team surpassed this milestone earning a 7th (nonconsecutive) state team title in 2021 (2004, '15, '16, '17, '18, '19, '20, '21) and the doubles team was the ohsaa dii state runner up. The cross country team qualified for the ohsaa dii state championship, with one of the seniors placing 3rd overall. The swimming and diving team placed again as ohsaa dii state runner-up ('17, '18, '19, '20, '21) closing the point gap on the state championship. Lastly, the track and field team boasted two ohsaa di individual championships in the 800m and the 1500m. Hb is a 7-time winner of northeast Ohio's top workplaces by the plain dealer. Educational colleagues throughout the country consider hb a leader in the field. Hathaway Brown School is recognized nationally for extraordinary teaching. In 2019, hb was selected as a upenn fellow School. This highly competitive program includes 11 other day schools and nine boarding schools. Hb is one of only two all-girls schools in the consortium. Through a unique two-year fellowship modeled after medical residencies for aspiring doctors, hb hosts candidates pursuing a masters of science degree in education from penn's graduate School of education. Hb also hosted the 2016 private schools with public purpose conference in 2016, which brought educators from 35 schools in 17 states together to collaborate and find solutions to some of our nation's most pressing issues for students. In 2018, the School was the site of the annual conference for the global educators benchmark group.some additional noteworthy leadership roles for hb: Hathaway Brown is proud to offer initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and in socioemotional growth that optimize learing for our students at every grade level. Hathaway Brown was the first School in the isacs (independent schools association of the central states) to complete the accreditation process in a remote mode, serving as a model for other schools following in the process.since its beginning as "afternoon classes for young ladies" at the all-boys private brooks military School in downtown cleveland, Hathaway Brown School has been helping students find and pursue opportunities, maximize their own potential, and make a difference in the world. The School moved to its current location in shaker heights in 1927 and it is now home to 718 students in preschool through 12th grade, 42 percent of whom are students of color. Forty-five percent of students received financial aid awards (grades k-12) in 2021-2022.the School maintains small class sizes in all divisions, and the student:faculty ratio is 8:1. Hb is generously supported by gifts from alumnae around the world, as well as parents, faculty members, and friends of the institution. As of june 30, 2022, the market value of hb's endowment is $79.1 million. The School offers extensive transportation services and a one-to-one technology program.in 2016, dr. mary frances "fran" bisselle became hb's 14th head of School. Hathaway Brown's signature learn for life approach is unique and built on four areas of strength: distinguished academics, empowered girls, fellowship in applied studies, and celebrated community. Our distinguished academics include a core curriculum nationally recognized for academic excellence. Our 8:1 student to teacher ratio supports real learning in a rich curriculum. Empowered girls lead with confidence and demonstrate the power of sisterhood in the classroom, on the playing field, and beyond. Fellowships in applied studies provide hb students with the opportunity to apply their academics to real-world problem-solving. Examples of work within the fellowships includes students spending four years as contributing members of scientific research teams, co-authoring publications, and presenting at professional conferences. Or serving on a finance team investing a portion of the School's endowment and shepherding that investment over the course of several years. Fellowships provide an immersive experience working with professionals beyond the classroom, solving real-world problems. The celebrated community of students, alumnae, and families provides a network of connections to hb women in leadership positions in industry, academia, and government.the aspire program of Hathaway Brown School is a tuition-free academic enrichment and leadership program. Founded in 2002, aspire targets motivated and high-achieving girls who are limited in opportunity because of low family income and lack of exposure to higher education. Over the course of a three-year commitment during middle School, aspire girls participate in a variety of leadership-building activities in academic classes and exploratory workshops. Aspire increases a girl's awareness and investment in her learning, leadership, and choices. Aspire also offers high School and college students an introduction to teaching in an innovative environment. These young people work together with experienced educators to implement creative, engaging classes. Aspire develops their awareness of the components of a high-quality education, thereby leading them to be effective advocates for education and consider teaching as a career.