Welcome to Hockaday
The Hockaday School, founded in 1913, is an independent school in Dallas, Texas that provides a college preparatory education for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who will assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
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1113
Total Enrollment -
52%
Students of Color -
88
Acre Campus -
13
National Merit Semifinalists in 2024 -
$3mil
Given in Tuition Assistance
Mission
Believing in the limitless potential of girls, Hockaday develops resilient, confident women who are educated and inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Four Cornerstones
Miss Ela Hockaday identified the Four Cornerstones in 1914, one year after the School opened. They continue to serve as the foundation for Hockaday's vision and mission.
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Character
Character is the pursuit of a moral and ethical life; it promotes within us a self-assurance and strength to withstand life’s pressures. -
Courtesy
Courtesy is the quality equated with dignity and generosity of spirit; it is our outward expression of respect not only for others, but also for ourselves. -
Scholarship
Scholarship is the search for knowledge that brings a wise understanding of a complex world; it fosters in us a creative, discerning, and resourceful mind. -
Athletics
Athletics is the endeavor to lead a healthy, active, and balanced life. It embraces challenges and inspires us to display sportsmanship in both victory and defeat.
Why Hockaday?
Hockaday News
List of 20 news stories.
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Senior Film Accepted at Austin Film Festival
Senior Isla McKenna’s film, "Reality Check," has been accepted and screened at the Austin Film Festival as part of the Young Filmmakers Showcase.Read More -
Upper School Athletes Meet World Record Holder
Hockaday's Track and Field athletes were honored to meet Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone this week!Read More -
Teal Cohen '17 Named Ela Hockaday Distinguished Alumna
At the Alumnae Fall Cocktail Party on Wednesday, October 30, Immediate Past President Alumnae Association and Event Chair Abby Hoak Morton '05 presented the Ela Hockaday Distinguished Alumna Award.Read More -
Jobs of the Future
Upper School students along with Eugene McDermott Head of School Dr. Laura Leathers and Upper School faculty members Karen Sanchez and Candace Townsley headed to Pegasus Park to meet OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar.Read More -
Modeling Civil Discourse
Upper School students modeled their civil discourse training at an assembly in October.Read More -
DISD Trustee Visits Government Class
Dallas ISD District 2 Trustee Sarah Weinberg visited Upper School government, a Social Impact class, to engage students in a discussion about the vital role of school board governance, the interplay between local, state, and federal government in shaping education policy, and practical ways for students to get involved in addressing educational issues within the Dallas community.Read More -
Student's Radio Show Featured in Public School Curriculum
Anya Ahuja (Class of 2025) will be featured as part of the 2024-2025 curriculum in all public schools in the State of Georgia through her radio show!Read More -
Hockaday Welcomes Female Data Scientist
Hockaday recently welcomed Winslow Huth, Data Scientist at AT&T, to campus to speak to students about emerging technologies and her experience in data science.Read More -
Annual Poster Symposium
The annual Student Research Program Poster Symposium was held yesterday in Ownby Lobby.Read More -
Seniors Named as Commended Scholars
Twenty-one students from the Class of 2025 have been selected as Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program.Read More -
Sophomore Named City of Dallas Youth Poet Laureate
Naisha Randhar (Class of 2027) was named Youth Poet Laureate for the City of Dallas and will hold the title for one year.Read More -
Hockaday Hosts Area School Civil Discourse Training
In partnership with Close Up, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that informs, inspires, and empowers young people to become active citizens, Hockaday hosted more than 90 students at the ISAS and Close Up Student Facilitation Training on Friday, September 20.Read More -
Writing Center Interns In the Community
Upper School Writing Center interns are beginning their social impact work for the year!Read More -
Alumnae Named National Endowment for the Arts Fellow
Congratulations to Vivian Hu ’11, who was named a 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Fellow!Read More -
Student Poets Honored
Congratulations to the students who were recognized for their work by the Poetry Society of Texas in its annual Student Awards.Read More -
Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Thirteen seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, a national academic competition for recognition and scholarship that began in 1955.Read More -
Seniors Recognized by College Board
Several Class of 2025 students were recognized for excelling on College Board assessments and in their classrooms.Read More -
Students Address Fast Fashion
Hockaday’s Upper School held a Dress Swap last week in preparation for upcoming dances and mixers! Around 90 dresses were donated by students, and their peers could come and “shop” for a free new dress.Read More -
Middle School Teacher Selected as 2024 Peace Teacher
Lisa Dwinal, Middle School faculty member, is one of 26 educators from across the country, and the only teacher from Texas, to be accepted into the 2024 Peace Teachers program at the United States Institute of Peace.Read More -
Hockaday Welcomes New Faculty and Staff Members
Please join us in welcoming Hockaday’s newest faculty and staff members!Read More
Take The Next Step
Just as we encourage our girls to be curious and engage in the process of discovery, we encourage and invite you to visit our campus and experience a day at Hockaday.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.