Welcome to HBHA

Welcome to HBHA

At HBHA, a K-12 school, students are encouraged to succeed on their own terms. Our whole-child approach helps students discover who they are, and gives them the freedom to determine how they can have the most beneficial impact on our society through a strong academic foundation, individualized attention, and a community rooted in Jewish values.

What Sets HBHA Apart?

Whether they join us in Kindergarten, Grade 11, or anywhere in between, your child will benefit from an individualized education in a small, close-knit class, enriched by our shared traditions and rooted in the values of the Torah. 

Our strong academic foundation is reinforced by our flexible Jewish Studies model that enables all students to engage in joyful Jewish learning that respects how Judaism is practiced in a variety of homes. 

The result: students who think critically, creatively, and independently so they may become proud, ethical leaders in their academic, professional, and Jewish communities.

Individualized Academics

With just 200 students and a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, HBHA offers the smallest class sizes of any school in the Kansas City area. That scale allows teachers to truly know each student — not just academically, but as people. Instruction is tailored, expectations are high, and students are supported and challenged in equal measure, resulting in a rigorous, values-based education that helps every child reach their full potential.

Joyful Jewish Connection

Judaism at HBHA is not an extracurricular — it is the foundation of daily life. Students live the Jewish calendar, celebrate holidays together, and engage deeply with Jewish values rooted in Torah. Our dual-language curriculum integrates rigorous Jewish and general studies, emphasizing curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. Students develop a meaningful connection to their Jewish identity while gaining the academic skills and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond.
 

Character Development

Character at HBHA is practiced and recognized every day. In Lower School, students build social-emotional skills through intentional instruction. In Middle and Upper School, this focus evolves into “living like a mensch” — acting with integrity, empathy, and responsibility. Students are celebrated for these qualities through our Mensch of the Month program, and our school-wide use of RULER, an evidence-based SEL framework developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, helps students develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and strong relationships. 

Supportive Community

When you join HBHA, your family becomes part of a community that shows up — for the joyful moments and the hard ones alike. One of the ways this connection is built is through our Student Families program, which brings together one student from each grade to form a multi-age group that learns, celebrates, and grows together over time. Student Families meet weekly for a Taste of Shabbat and come together throughout the year for Jewish holidays, creating lasting relationships and a strong sense of belonging.