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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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Overview:
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 1900
Campus Size 200 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 118 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 8% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 70%
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 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 38% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $33,640 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 11% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,000 $18,000
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
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfIndoor Soccer
SoccerSwimming
TennisWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 23
 
 
ArtBowling
College ApplicationsComputers
Digital PhotographyDrama
FishingFlag Football
Games ClubGuitar Lessons
Health and Fitness CenterHiking & Biking
Horseback RidingMovie Club
Open GymOutdoor Activities
Outdoor Winter FunPaintball
Proficiency SupportService Club
Snow ActivitiesStudy Hall
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2009
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3
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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
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Traditional college prep boarding school
  • All-boys
  • Admission is not based on past academic performance, but academic ability
  • Small classes, mandatory activites and supervised study halls
  • 100% college placement Located in Northeast Ohio
  • LD types supported: Learning Center
  • Profile last updated: 08/24/2009
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