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Family First Academy
8155 Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509 - View a map of this school Map tel: (814) 860-9660
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Welcome to the Family First Academy (FFA), an affordable, traditional co-ed boarding school for grades 8-12. As our name implies, we focus on strengthening students and their families, helping to raise a generation of physically, emotionally and spiritually strong individuals. Family First Academy can help your child excel academically and physically in a nurturing, structured, positive, boarding school environment. Our modern, safe, 120 acre co-ed campus, located in Erie, Pennsylvania, provides a college preparatory education in a traditional boarding school setting that is fully integrated with a wide range of athletic, leadership and recreational programs.


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Family First Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 8-12 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) K-12 Pre-K-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denom. / Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1993 1899
Campus Size 120 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 241 students 294 students
Percent Students Boarding n/a 72%
Average SAT Score 1200 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:16 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 3 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree n/a 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $26,000 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 8,000 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 75% 60%
Director of Admissions Gary Smallshaw
Associate Director of Admissions Lisa Noonan
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 12 13

Interscholastic Sports

BalletBasketball
CheeringDance
GolfGymnastics
Indoor SoccerLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 14 22
  Extracurriculars
 
BasketballCheerleading
DanceFitness/Weight Lifting
Flag FootballGolf
LacrosseMartial Arts
SoccerSofball
Student GovernmentTumbling
VolleyballYouth Group
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005-2007 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Northeastern University
6
Pennsylvania State University
3
School Notes:
  • At Family First Academy, students will grow in a nurturing environment that combines structured guidance and support with self-reliance, personal development and discovery. Challenging academics, small class sizes, attentive staff, and a close-knit community, all combine to provide an ideal learning environment for both domestic and international students.

    We serve students of all races, religions, nationalities and levels of academic ability. By combining a traditional college preparatory curriculum with an integrated athletic and fitness program, we offer a unique and structured boarding school environment designed to facilitate student success.

    Would you like to find out more about Family First Academy? Call Lisa Noonan today at (814) 860-9660.

    Family First Academy Offers: • Affordable- Listed in top five percent of Affordable Boarding Schools

    • 15 years of professional experience working with students

    • Traditional boarding school (non-military)

    • Fully accredited, affiliated non-denominational Christian school

    • College preparatory curriculum for grades 8-12

    • Structured, nurturing environment

    • Academic support and tutoring programs

    • Mentoring and leadership programs

    • Sports training and fitness programs

    • One of the largest sports facilities in the US

    • Competitive and recreational athletic programs in Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Flag Football, Golf, Tumbling, Cheerleading, Dance and Fitness

  • Profile last updated: 05/02/2008
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