University School In addition to 16 AP and post-AP courses, independent research options are available in all disciplines through fellowships and internships, beginning in the middle school. Internships are an important component of the independent study opportunities in science, entrepreneurship and writing. And US offers an array of robust computer science courses, including a post-AP elective in Data Structures. As a result, students consistently excel at the national level in debate, math, business and science competitions.
CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: University School (US) has two campuses.The 220-acre Hunting Valley campus (Grades 9-12) includes a 52,000-square-foot academic wing, with more than 10,000 square feet each devoted to science and research, and handson learning, including robotics and rocketry labs, and CAD classrooms. In addition, the humanities spaces include 27 classrooms for English, history, math and languages. The Shaker Heights campus (Junior Kindergarten-Grade 8), meanwhile, features a 32,000-square-foot performing arts and science complex, a primary wing specially designed for young boys and a state-ofthe-art woodshop and innovative design lab. Both campuses (Hunting Valley and Shaker Heights) have extensive athletic and arts facilities too. ACCREDITATION: • Independent School Association of the Central States • Ohio State Department of Education
• International Boys’ School Coalition UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: As an all-boys’ school, US is a place where each boy is inspired to let his true self thrive. The
FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Virtual Open House: Oct. 6 On-Campus Family Open House: Nov. 14 (Shaker Heights and Hunting Valley campuses)
program focuses on learning that addresses not only how to excel in academics, but also how to grow into a young man of integrity and empathy. The curriculum, while rooted in liberal arts, uses an innovative interdisciplinary framework that blends science, technology, engineering, math and arts.
FACULTY: The student-teacher relationship is a source of mentorship and friendship for many students long after graduation. The faculty are accomplished, 83% hold advanced degrees and the average tenure at US is 12 years. ALUMNI: • Anthony Doerr ’91, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist • Nick Caserio ’94, general manager, Houston Texans • Jason Garrett ’84, offensive coordinator, New York Giants • Raymond Headen ’78, judge, 8th District Court of Appeals • Jon Kaplan ’91, chief revenue officer, Pinterest • David Kaval ’94, president, Oakland Athletics • James Park ’94, CEO and cofounder, Fitbit • Doug Smith ’79, senior wildlife biologist, Yellowstone National Park • Orin Wolf ’97, Broadway producer and Tony Award winner FINANCIAL AID: More than $8 million in financial assistance is awarded annually to 50% of students. Merit aid awards are available.
us.edu Addresses: Grades 9-12 2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley Grades Jr.K-8 20701 Brantley Road, Shaker Heights Grades Served: Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12 Total Enrollment: 870 Annual Tuition: $17,420-$36,770 Average Class Size: 12-14 Year Established: 1890 TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: • Patrick T. Gallagher, head of school • Jennifer Beros, associate head of school; director of the Lower School • Jonathan Bridge, assistant head of school for advancement • William Daughtrey, director of the Upper School • Lindsay Arnoult, director of the Middle School TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: • Richard R. Hollington III, chair, Board of Directors • Michael C. Adams, director • R. Richard Banks, director • Durga Chigurupati, director • Matthew V. Crawford, director • Suber S. Huang, MD, director • Joseph K. Juster, director • Dale R. Naylor, director • William E. Oberndorf, director • David R. Smith, director GRADUATION RATE: 100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE: 100%
Mission Statement: “University School inspires boys of promise to become young men of character who lead and serve. Our dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum and experiential programs foster intellectual, physical, creative and moral excellence. University School is a diverse and inclusive community where each boy is known and loved.” 28
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