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About
Laurel At A Glance
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The School
Founded in 1896, Laurel is an independent school for girls, Kindergarten-Grade 12, with a coed Early Childhood. Long recognized for its superior academic program, admission to Laurel School is selective. Explore our history.
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Mission
To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.
Values
Committed to building a just and inclusive world, Laurel girls are courageous, creative, ethical and compassionate.
Tagline
Dream. Dare. Do.
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Location and Campuses
Laurel’s suburban-rural advantage gives girls the edge. At our traditional Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights, students thrive as members of a community of Early Childhood through Grade 2 and Grades 6-12. Just seven miles away from Shaker in Geauga County, Laurel's Grades 3-5 and Outdoor Prekindergarten students immerse themselves in the natural world at our beautiful 150-acre Butler Campus. While we benefit from being a two-campus school that provides flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces, we are one school when it comes to our philosophical approach to our students. For even more, explore Campuses.
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Enrollment
620 students. 67 Northeast Ohio communities and 43 school systems are represented at Laurel.
Financial Assistance
Laurel awards 4.4 million dollars of financial assistance annually. Explore more at Tuition and Affordability.
Diversity Statement
A K-12 school for girls with a coed Early Childhood, Laurel School is proud to be an inclusive and equitable school community. We actively seek representation from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and a variety of life experiences to strengthen the Laurel community.
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Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Student Computer Ratio (Grade K-12)
1:1
Faculty
Laurel School employs 100 full-time and part-time faculty members from Early Learners through Grade 12. 66% of faculty members have a masters degree or higher, including seven PhDs and two JDs.
Honors, AP and KAP Courses
AP English III: American Literature
KAP English IV
KAP Theatre
AP US History
AP Government
KAP European History
AP Art History
AP World History-Modern
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
AP Microeconomics
AP Microeconomics
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra II
Honors PreCalculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Honors Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
Honors Biology
AP Biology
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Computer Science A
Honors Physics
AP Physics C (Mechanics)
AP 2D Design
AP Music Theory
Honors Chinese IV
AP Chinese Language and Culture
Honors French III and IV
KAP French
AP French Language
Honors Latin Literature – Epic Poetry
Honors Latin Literature – Lyric Poetry
Honors Classical Studies
Honors Spanish III and IV
AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
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College Guidance
College Guidance at Laurel is personalized for each student. 100% of our graduating class is college-bound. Explore College Guidance and our College Acceptances list.
Standardized Test Scores (Class of 2019)
SAT Reasoning Test Data: (40 of 66 students reporting) SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Middle 50%: 610-695 SAT Mathematics Middle 50%: 560-685
Clubs, organizations: 30 Total community service hours completed by the Class of 2018: 7,293 Varsity sports offered: 11 Junior Varsity sports offered: 8 Upper School sports student participation: 69% Seventh/Eighth Grade sports offered: 9 Seventh/Eighth Grade sports student participation: 64%
School Colors
Green and White
Mascot
Gator
Alma Mater
“Laurel School, our Alma Mater, join our love to tell.” For complete lyrics, sheet music and a recording, visit the Alma Mater page.