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of Learning for Life

Hathaway Brown empowers girls with a passion for learning, strong character, and leadership.

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For 150 years, Hathaway Brown has redefined what’s possible for girls, Early Childhood–Grade 12. Here, learning goes beyond the classroom—sparking curiosity, building confidence, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

It’s why we’re ranked the #1 All-Girls High School in Ohio.
 

Our Learn for Life Signature Approach

Empowered Girls

Hathaway Brown fosters an environment where every student can thrive. That’s because we have an unwavering faith in the unbounded capability of girls and women. 

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Knowledge in Action

"We learn not for school, but for life” is our motto, and we take it seriously. That means real preparation for life ahead—personal growth, self-awareness, and valuable life skills.

Distinguished Academics

From early childhood to twelfth grade, a Hathaway Brown education empowers students to find their unique voices, explore their interests, and become the visionary leaders and changemakers the world needs. Guided by passionate and innovative educators in modernized classroom spaces, our students focus on learning as the key to a life that’s full of possibility.

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Celebrated Community

When you join HB, you become part of a community unlike any other, one grounded in belonging. We welcome and celebrate diverse backgrounds, cultures, interests and stories. Our community is many things to every student: a loyal cheering section, a valuable professional network, and a lasting source of connection. We not only learn for life, we bond for life, too. 

HB at a glance

800

Students

$6m

Financial Aid provided

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

50

Languages and dialects spoken at students' homes

9

2025 National Merit Semifinalists

4100

Alumnae

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Every HB girl is inspired encouraged & prepared

Inspired

Inspiring every girl to rise, lead, and make a difference.

Encouraged

Every student uplifted, every voice encouraged.

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Prepared

Prepared to blaze trails and shape brighter futures.

Extraordinary educators shape the HB journey

Early Childhood

The EC Program offers a continuum of nature-based and play-based learning experiences that nurtures their natural curiosity.

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Primary School

Where students channel their natural curiosity into extraordinary growth through hands-on experiences and innovative curricula.

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Middle School

A transformative time full of exploration and community in equal measure.

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Upper School

Students connect with each other in a vibrant and supportive atmosphere and are empowered to meet their full academic potential.

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A passionate community to inspire you

Whittney-Marie Murphy '07

Whittney Marie Murphy

The greatest takeaway from my time at Hathaway Brown is the audacity to walk into any room and know I belong.

Melody Chu '97

ChuMelody

I loved creative writing during my time at HB, and set that aside for other academic/professional opportunities in college and beyond.

Stephanie Pax Flanigan '75

Stephanie Flanigan

I loved my time at HB. That experience made me fall in love with independent schools and motivates me to support all of the schools in my life today.

Liz Calkins Whisnant '80

Liz Whistnant Calkins

HB has been dedicated to providing a transformative education for girls in Greater Cleveland since its inception in 1876, attending with equal care to its youngest, capable learners as its emerging adults.

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