Laurel School Competitors

Shaker Heights City School District

Founded in 1915, Hawken School is an independent, college preparatory day school serving over 1200 students in Preschool through Grade 12. With the mission to provide "forward-focused preparation for the real world through the development of character and intellect," Hawken offers capable and committed students a learning environment that is coeducational, pluralistic, and nonsectarian.

For more than 100 years, the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has been one of the most storied and successful school districts in Northeast Ohio. We serve a vibrant, diverse community, made up of Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and a section of South Euclid. We educate more than 5,100 students each year, from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade, in seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, an alternative options school, an early childhood learning center and a career and technical education consortium. The CH-UH School District has long been known for providing exceptional academic programs that help prepare students of diverse abilities and backgrounds for lifelong success. We offer esteemed extracurricular activities at every grade level, including our world-renowned vocal and instrumental music programs, in addition to accomplished athletic teams. The CH-UH School District employs a dedicated staff committed to helping all students achieve and excel. The District requires each school to develop a unique Academic Achievement Plan, which are included in the principals’ evaluations, thereby holding them accountable for their students’ successes and growth. CH-UH teachers work with the nation’s foremost educational experts during professional development days and strive throughout the year to enhance classroom experiences.