"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.
Upcoming Events and News:
- 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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Grand River Academy
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| 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 |
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Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cross Country | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Indoor Soccer | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 23 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| 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: |
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| Year: 2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| 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 | |
| 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 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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Nearby Boarding Schools:
- Andrews Osborne Academy - 360 students - 29.0 mi. away - view location
- Erie First Christian Academy - 225 students - 44.0 mi. away - view location
- Western Reserve Academy - 402 students - 47.1 mi. away - view location
- Mercyhurst Preparatory School - 600 students - 47.4 mi. away - view location
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