Grand River Academy

3042 College St., Austinburg, OH 44010 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (440)275-2811x39

"The Grand River Academy is located in Northeast Ohio. Grand River is a college prep boarding school aimed at helping underachieving boys reach their academic potential and get back on the college prep track...through small classes, individual support and daily structure, students are able to achieve.

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  • In the long history of GRA, there have certainly been some proud moments and some notable seasons, but as a school with 100 boys, it has always been tough to string together a consistent winning program. That is not the case with GRA Basketball, and last ...read more
  • Grand River Academy has entered into an agreement to form a new varsity athletic conference in the Greater Cleveland area called the Lake Effect Conference for 2012-13. Other participating schools include: Andrews Osborne Academy Geauga Grizzlies Grand ...read more

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Overview:

Grand River Academy
Boarding School Avg.
Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1831 1906
Campus Size 200 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 118 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 8% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 69%
Average SAT Score 1550 * National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 7 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 38% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $34,325 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid 11% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,000 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 90% 60%
Director of Admissions Sam Corabi
Christina Hartz
 

Course Listings:

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Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 12 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cross Country
Football Golf
Indoor Soccer Lacrosse
Soccer Swimming
Tennis Wrestling

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 24
Extracurriculars
Art Bowling
College Applications Computers
Digital Photography Drama
Fishing Flag Football
Games Club Guitar Lessons
Health and Fitness Center Hiking & Biking
Horseback Riding Movie Club
Open Gym Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Winter Fun Paintball
Proficiency Support Service Club
Snow Activities Study Hall
Writing

College Matriculation:

Year: 2009
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
College of Wooster, OH 3
Mount Union College, OH 3
Case Western Reserve University, OH 2
Wittenberg University, OH 2
Mercyhurst College, OH 1
Penn State University 1
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY 1
The Ohio State University 1
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign 1
Xavier University, OH 1
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School Notes:

  • Traditional college prep boarding school
  • All-boys
  • Admission is not based on past academic performance, but academic ability
  • Small classes, mandatory activities and supervised study halls
  • 100% college placement Located in Northeast Ohio
  • LD types supported: Learning Center
  • Profile last updated: 11/30/2010

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