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Family First Academy
8155 Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (814) 860-9660

Family First Academy has scholarships available for early applicants! Apply Today!

Welcome to the Family First Academy (FFA)*, an affordable, traditional co-ed boarding academy 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 combined 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.

*FFA is partnered with an affiliate school called Erie First Christian Academy, a non-denominational, K-12 Christian school.

Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 264 schools) for:

Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 8-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) K-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denom. / Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1993 1900
Campus Size 120 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 241 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 18%
Percent International Students 20% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 50% 70%
Average SAT Score 1750 *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 23.5 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 23 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:23 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree n/a 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $18,000 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 75% 60%
Director of Admissions Paula Hilbert
Rob Marx
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14


US HistoryUS Government
Micro/Macro EconomicsFrench
English LiteratureEnglish Language & Composition
English Composition and LiteratureEnglish Composition and Grammar
CalculusBiology
Art History 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13


BasketballCheering
DanceGolf
GymnasticsIndoor Soccer
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 14 23
 
 
BasketballCheerleading
DanceFitness/Weight Lifting
Flag FootballGolf
LacrosseMartial Arts
SoccerSofball
Student GovernmentTumbling
VolleyballYouth Group
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005-2009
Pennsylvania State University
5
Gannon University
3
Mercyhurst College
3
Eastern Michigan
1
Edinboro University
1
Michigan State
1
Ohio State University
1
University of Akron
1
University Of Tampa
1
Washington State University
1
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.

    Family First Academy Offers:

    Affordable- Listed in top ten of Affordable Boarding Schools

    • 15 years of professional experience working with students

    • Traditional boarding school (non-military)

    • Affiliated non-denominational Christian school, founded in 1993

    • College preparatory curriculum for grades 8-12

    • Structured, nurturing environment

    • Academic support and mentorship 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

    * Please note that scholarship amounts vary and deadlines do apply. Please apply early for the best scholarship rate. Full tuition is $26,000.

  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2009
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