Grand River Academy
- 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 - Post Graduate, activate their academic, emotional and social potential and prepares them for lifelong success.
- In addition to the traditional school year, GRA offers a five-week Summer Academy and also has a 100% college acceptance rate among graduates.
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| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Grand River Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1831 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 200 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 100 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 14% | 23% |
| % International Students | 40% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 99% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 22 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Dress shirt, dress pants, dress shoes and tie) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 6 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 44% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $1.9 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,250 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $31,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Kari Roberts | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | College Club, Computer Club, Peer Leaders, Proficiency, Service, Soulful Voices, Student Alumnae Council Club or Organization: Animation Club, Bell Choir, Bowling Club, Fishing Club, Homeless Helpers Arts and Music Programs: Digital Art Recreational Athletic Programs: French Honor Society, Open, Paintball, Skiing | |
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
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