Founded in 1915, Hawken School is an independent, nonsectarian, coed day school of  1,300 students, preschool through grade 12, located on two campuses in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland, a campus on Cleveland’s west side, and an additional urban extension center located in University Circle. Central to Hawken’s mission is the promise to “prepare students to navigate a complex and dynamic world with self-confidence and determination; embrace challenges with disciplined analysis and creativity; and engage others with empathy and integrity.” The fulfillment of this promise has earned Hawken a national reputation for educational excellence and innovative programming.