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 - 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 (2022-23)
- 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 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1831
1907
Campus Size
230 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
100 students
300 students
% Students of Color
15%
26%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
70%
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%
70%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$49,500
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$34,900
Tuition international students
$57,650
$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$45,800
$44,150
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
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
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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