University School

University School teaches boys of all ages the important tenets of becoming young men: responsibility, loyalty, and consideration. At University School, our students are set up for success both in and beyond the classroom.

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.

Responsibility, Loyalty, Consideration are more than words in a motto; the concepts are woven into the fabric of school life.

• US teachers and students model integrity and respect.
• US boys rise to the occasion to lead and to serve those in need.
• US boys develop empathy by consistently listening, sharing, and being there for others.

University School believes that its students learn their most formative and enduring lessons through exposure to and experience with a broad range of perspectives. We recruit and support faculty whose backgrounds and training bring local, national, and international perspectives to our school. We admit and support students who represent economically, culturally, and racially diverse communities within Northeast Ohio. All students have many opportunities to explore their talents and develop their skills in new contexts. During his time at US, each student is encouraged to discover both his responsibility to others and his purpose in the world.

University School maintains two campuses. Our lower and middle school campus (grades Junior K–8) is located in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and our upper school campus (grades 9–12) can be found on a 220-acre campus in Hunting Valley, Ohio.

University School has a diverse population from Greater Cleveland; 831 male students are enrolled selectively. The lower and middle schools (grades Junior K-8) have 406 students, and the upper school (grades 9-12) has 425 students. This averages out to class sizes of 14 students, which is a 7:1 student to teacher ratio. We take pride in our accomplished teachers. University School faculty number 125, 84% of whom hold advanced degrees.

One hundred percent of University School graduates go on to four-year colleges. Our approach to college counseling is individual. As each boy is his own person, colleges have their own unique "character," and we foster a good student-college match.

University School awards $6+ million in financial assistance annually. 40-45% of our families participate in our affordability program. Merit aid awards are available to incoming ninth graders.

HUNTING VALLEY CAMPUS GRADES 9-12
2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
Phone: 216-831-2200