School Overview
Data & methodology
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Grand River Academy is an all-boys boarding and day school for grades 8-12/PG that helps young men ignite their academic, social, and emotional potential while paving the way for life-long success. Less than an hour east of Cleveland, GRA provides a close-knit and supportive community for our students to help them define, affirm, and cultivate their learning experience.
At GRA, we encourage students to be themselves and provide the structure and opportunities for them to become self-aware, productive, and engaged individuals. We strive to activate each student's passion for learning, providing the tools they need to be successful at GRA and beyond.
At GRA, we encourage students to be themselves and provide the structure and opportunities for them to become self-aware, productive, and engaged individuals. We strive to activate each student's passion for learning, providing the tools they need to be successful at GRA and beyond.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$57,650
Enrollment
85
International Students
33%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$2 million
AP
11
Average ACT Score
22
Class Size
8
Boarding %
98
Matriculation
College Matriculation
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| #61 | Purdue University | 1 + |
| #69 | University of Minnesota: Twin Cities | 1 + |
Academics
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Grand River Academy
Tell me a bit about Grand River Academy.
Grand River Academy is All-boys private boarding school located in Ohio, US. It was founded 1831 , and currently has about 85 students, 33.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.grandriver.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.grandriver.org.
Does Grand River Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Grand River Academy is offering 11 AP courses.
Grand River Academy also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Grand River Academy also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Grand River Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Grand River Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Grand River Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Grand River Academy?
The total fee for Grand River Academy in 2024 is
$57,650 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@grandriver.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@grandriver.org .
Where is Grand River Academy located?
Grand River Academy is located in the State of Ohio of USA. The closest major city is Cleveland, which is about 49 miles away from school. Most families can choose Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Grand River Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Grand River Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Grand River Academy has been favorited by 17 users.
Also Grand River Academy has been favorited by 17 users.
How do I complete an application for Grand River Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Grand River Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Grand River Academy’s official site: http://www.grandriver.org or call them at 440-275-2811.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Grand River Academy’s official site: http://www.grandriver.org or call them at 440-275-2811.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Grand River Academy?
Yes, here are few:
Andrews Osborne Academy, Gilmour Academy and Mastery School of Hawken.
The closest major city is Cleveland. You can find out more schools near Cleveland here.
The closest major city is Cleveland. You can find out more schools near Cleveland here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Grand River Academy?
The overall rating for Grand River Academy is B-.
The section ratings of Grand River Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
The section ratings of Grand River Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
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Nearby City
Cleveland, the county seat of Cuyahoga County in Ohio, is a vibrant city known for its cultural institutions. It is home to the renowned Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The city also boasts the world-class Cleveland Orchestra and the historic Playhouse Square theater district. Designated as a global city, Cleveland is a hub for arts, culture, and education, attracting visitors and residents with its diverse offerings and rich history.
Population (2022)
433,748
Cost of Living
Lower than average 6%
Nearby Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
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