University School ~ All-Boys Private School in Northeast Ohio

University School ~ All-Boys Private School in Northeast Ohio
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Freedom to forge his own path.
At University School, boys have an expectation to be more. They think deeper, embrace challenge, and discover new passions. US boys become men of character who lead and serve.
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Our teachers are unrivaled.
University School faculty and staff inspire and mentor our students with generosity, integrity, and compassion. Experts in their disciplines, our teachers are accomplished authors, artists, scientists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and mathematicians. Our teachers practice what they teach. They come from places near and far and share diverse and global perspectives with our students every day.
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We know how boys learn best.
Here boys thrive in an environment with the freedom to explore, create, and innovate. We pique curiosity and challenge boys with a vigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum. Boys develop skills to prepare them for success in our global community: communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Boys at University School become young men of character who are prepared for a bright future.
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Each boy has a home here.
University School is a positive, welcoming, and diverse community that fosters true belonging. Boys are valued for all their contributions –
academic, artistic, athletic –
and learn to value the contributions of others. This helps our boys develop confidence, empathy, respect for others, integrity, and an appreciation of self. US students build friendships that last a lifetime.
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#1
Ranked Private K-12 School and STEM High School in Ohio
7:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
253
Acres of Forest, Lake, and Field Across Two Campuses
$8M
Financial Aid Awarded  Annually
93%
Alumni Feel More Prepared than their Peers for College & Beyond
Infinite
Ways Our Students Exceed Expectations
Stories from US
The Cum Laude Society Inductees
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Twenty seniors were recognized for their academic achievements and contributions to the school community.
City Club Debate Champion
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Congratulations Anshul Sharma '26, the winner of the High School Debate Championship held at the City Club of Cleveland.
State Champions Five Consecutive Years
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Congratulations to the Swimming & Diving team for winning the Division II title once again! It was a close one this year, and a true team effort.
The Sherman Prize Speaking Contest
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Congratulations to Russ Nobles '27 for rapping up his win of the 122nd Annual Sherman Prize Speaking Contest.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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The National Scholastic Art & Writing Competition recognized 54 Upper School students for their creative achievements.
Leadership Skills for Global Citizens
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Marti Flacks, CEO of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, visited the Upper School and shared what she has learned about communication, critical thinking, and connecting in a complex world.
Senior is Regeneron Scholar
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The Society for Science recognized Jack D'Cruz '26 for his original research. He is one of only 300 students nationwide to earn this prestigious honor.
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Shaker Heights Campus
JUNIOR K – GRADE 8
20701 Brantley Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 321-8260
Hunting Valley Campus
GRADES 9 – 12
2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
Phone: (216) 831-2200
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