Overview

Founded in 1913 and among this country's leading girls' schools, Hockaday offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program for girls in grades 8 through 12 (boarding); and pre-K through 12 (day). Classes average between 14-16 students with an overall student/teacher ratio of 10:1. The campus extends over 100 acres in a residential area of northwest Dallas. Hockaday seeks to enroll a diverse student body. Currently 9 states and 12 countries are represented in our student body; 37% are students of color; and 3% are international students.
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Official information of The Hockaday School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
B+ Matriculation
A Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
A- Reviews
A Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: Pre-K-12
All-girls
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $35,465
# of Students: 1,115
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 10%
AP Courses: 14
Endowment: $171,480/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 64%
SAT: 1455/1600
#121

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Rice University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #3 Pomona College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 Texas A&M University 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#85 Southwestern University 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#102 Transylvania University 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#107 Austin College 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#121 University of Kansas 1
#121 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
#176 University of Arkansas 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
#182 Belmont University 1
#182 University of Houston 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
LAC #45 DePauw University 1
LAC #51 The University of the South 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
American University of Paris 1
College of William and Mary 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
High Point University 1
Houston Baptist University 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1
Newcastle University 1
Providence College 1
Rollins College 1
Rutgers University 1
Towson University 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Stirling 1
University of Texas at Arlington 1
University of Texas at Dallas 1
University of Texas at San Antonio 1
University of Toronto 1
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AP Courses

(Total 14)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Statistics
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
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Sports

(Total 14)
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 12)
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Dance
Drama
Music
Theater
Film
Filmmaking
Photography
Sculpture
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Dance
Drama
Music
Theater
Film
Filmmaking
Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
Debate
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 23)
House Council
Junior Classical League
Junior Engineering and Technical Society (JETS)
Mu Alpha Theta
Student Council
Mundo latino
neuro science club
DAD club
Biology Club
Airborne angel cadets
House Council
Junior Classical League
Junior Engineering and Technical Society (JETS)
Mu Alpha Theta
Student Council
Mundo latino
neuro science club
DAD club
Biology Club
Airborne angel cadets
World Records Club
Philosophy Club
Investment Club
Ping Pong Club
Disciplinary Council
Junior Proctors
Kaleidoscope
La Nouvelle
Memorial Arch Magazine (art & poetry)
Model U.N
Outdoor Adventure Club
Scrapbooking Club
Student Diversity Board
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1913
Campus Size: 88 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/13
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Others
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 1750
SSAT: 3934
ISEE: 441750

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 21)
4.9/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 83)
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Hockaday School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Hockaday School.
The Hockaday School is All-girls private day school located in Dallas, Texas, US. It was founded 1913 , and currently has about 1115 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.hockaday.org.
02.
Does The Hockaday School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Hockaday School is offering 14 AP courses.

The Hockaday School also have 64% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Hockaday School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Stanford University, Yale University and Williams College.
04.
What is the application requirement for The Hockaday School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Hockaday School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Hockaday School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for The Hockaday School in 2024 is $35,465, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jliggitt@hockaday.org .
06.
Where is The Hockaday School located?
The Hockaday School is located in the State of Texas of USA. The closest major city is Dallas, which is about 8 miles away from school. Most families can choose Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Also it is highly recommended to visit The Hockaday School’s official site: http://www.hockaday.org or call them at 214-360-6526.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Hockaday School?
Yes, here are few: North Central Texas Academy, Episcopal School Of Dallas and Vanguard Preparatory School.

The closest major city is Dallas. You can find out more schools near Dallas here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Hockaday School?
The overall rating for The Hockaday School is A-.

The section ratings of The Hockaday School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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