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Grand River Academy
3042 College St., Austinburg, OH 44010 - View a map of this school Map tel: (440)275-2811x39
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School Notes Overview:


"The Grand River Academy is a college prep boarding school aimed at helping underacheveing boys reach their academic potential and get back on the college prep track...


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Top 20 Placements: All Schools, Similar Size Schools, All-Boys Schools:

Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 240 schools) for:
  Boarding Focus - High percentage of boarding students
  Student Attention - Small average class sizes

Definition of Terms
Grand River Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1831 1901
Campus Size 200 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 118 students 297 students
Percent Students of Color 8% 17%
Percent International Students 10% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 72%
Average SAT Score 1550 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 7 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 38% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,640 $37,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 11% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 6,000 $ 16,989
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 83% 60%
Director of Admissions Sam Corabi
Christina Hartz
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 9 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
Indoor SoccerSoccer
SwimmingTennis
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 23
  Extracurriculars
 
ArtBowling
College ApplicationsComputers
Digital PhotographyDrama
FishingFlag Football
Games ClubGuitar Lessons
Health and Fitness CenterHiking & Biking
Horseback RidingMovie Club
Open GymOutdoor Activities
Outdoor Winter FunPaintball
Proficiency SupportService Club
Snow ActivitiesStudy Hall
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2007 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Bethany College, WV
2
Baylor University, TX
1
George Mason University, VA
1
Kenyon College, OH
1
Mount Union College, OH
1
Ohio Northern University
1
Penn State University
1
Syracuse University, NY
1
University of Cincinnati
1
University of Science and Technology, Dubai
1
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School Notes:
  • Traditional college prep boarding school
  • All-boys
  • Admission is not based on past academic performance, but academic ability
  • Small classes, mandatory activites and supervised study halls
  • 100% college placement
  • LD types supported: Learning Center
  • Profile last updated: 06/03/2008
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