Grand River Academy, founded in 1831, is located in northeast Ohio, about an hour east of Cleveland.
GRA is a college preparatory boarding and day school that helps young men, grades 8 - 12 with a Post Graduate option as well, activate their academic, emotional and social potential and prepares them for lifelong success.
In addition to the traditional school year, GRA offers a four-week Summer Academy and also has a 100% college acceptance rate among graduates.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12, PG
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $49,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grand River Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 296 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1831
1906
Campus Size
230 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
100 students
315 students
% Students of Color
15%
25%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
10
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
71%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$49,500
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,070
Tuition international students
$57,650
$55,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$45,800
$44,900
Summer Program Cost
$5,500
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
90%
58%
Director of Admissions
Brian Chatterley
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
10
17
Courses
Algebra 2, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Geometry, History, Philosophy, Physics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
9
23
Extracurriculars
Computer Club, Peer Leaders, Service
Club or Organization:
Animation Club, Fishing Club, Outdoor Adventure Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Digital Art
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Skiing
Club or Organization:
Animation Club, Fishing Club, Outdoor Adventure Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Digital Art
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Skiing
College Matriculation
Year: 1999 - 2000
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
College of London
1
DePaul University
1
Kent State University
1
Mercyhurst University
1
New York University
1
Perdue University
1
SCAD
1
University of Minnesota
1
University of Utah
1
Walsh University
1
School Notes
- GRA offers a college-prep curriculum with smaller class sizes (6:1 student:teacher ratio), and focused attention on the individual student. Learning is also emphasized outside of the classroom, as our program helps to develop young men emotionally and socially as well.
- Extracurricular activities include a variety of varsity sports, a no-cut athletic policy, and clubs/organizations that are student driven by current interests.
- Foundations Learning Program that is a credited, elective course that builds the foundation for academic success through comprehensive educational support. Includes a learning style inventory and assessment and daily sessions that are designed to promote independent learning through individualized tutorials that emphasize organizational skills, time management, and self-advocacy.
- The Productive Growth Center, a unique program that provides not only a dedicated space for individual and group counseling, but also an interactive and recreational space featuring a hand tool workshop.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences, ADD/ADHD and Executive Functioning Deficits
- Grand River Academy accreditations: TABS, OAIS, NAIS, ODE, ISACS
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grand River Academy cost?
Grand River Academy's tuition is approximately $49,500 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Grand River Academy?
The acceptance rate of Grand River Academy is 90%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does Grand River Academy offer?
Grand River Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis and Wrestling.
What is Grand River Academy's ranking?
Grand River Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes.
When is the application deadline for Grand River Academy?
The application deadline for Grand River Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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What I like the most was the balance between Sports and academics. They never compromised our Academics for Sports. They would encourage having a study buddy. With my study buddy, we used to wake up. . .
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