Grand River Academy
Austinburg, Ohio
Grand River Academy is an all boys, all boarding, collegepreparatory school for grades 9 – 12 and post-graduates; located in Northeast Ohio, approximately 45 miles east of Cleveland. Their student body is diverse, hailing from across the country and all over the world. They currently have students from 20 states, and 6 nations. Through small classes, a structured daily schedule, and individual attention, their students are able to experience academic success they may not have found in a traditional high school setting. Students benefit from personal interaction with their teachers, made possible by an enrollment of 120 students and an average class size of seven. College acceptance is a requirement for graduation.
Dormitories and School Residences
Both North and West Hall dormitories house 24 students in double-occupancy rooms. Shepard Hall has room for 40 students. Mastin Hall is a dormitory for 20 students. Warren Hall is home to 12 students. Each dormitory has one or more residences for faculty families.
Location
The Grand River Academy campus consists of two hundred acres in northern Ohio's Western Reserve. Area population 2,234.
Town website: www.austinburgtownship.org
Dates
Estimated Start Date: Early September
Estimated End Date: Late May
Arts
Art Club, Drama Club, Rock Band, Stage Band, Theater, Digital Photography
| Student Population: | Grades: | ESL Programs: |
|---|---|---|
| All-boys | 9-12 | Yes |
| School Uniform | Teacher/Student Ratio: | Number of Students: |
|---|---|---|
| No | 1:5 | 120 |
Foreign Languages:
AP Courses:
Sports:
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
- Art
- Astronomy
- Bowling
- Chess
- Community Service
- Computer
- Debate
- Environmental
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Flag Football
- Game
- International
- Math
- Model United Nations
- Movies
- National Honor Society
- Paintball
- Peer Tutoring
- Science Bowl
- Service
- Skateboarding
- Ski & Snowboard
- Student Council
- Student Government
- Weightlifting
- Yearbook
- Yoga
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
Partial List of College and University Acceptances
- College of Wooster, Mount Union College, Case Western Reserve University, Wittenberg University, Mercyhurst College, Penn State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, The Ohio State University, University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign, Xavier University, Michigan State University, SUNY Albany, Drexel University, Purdue University, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Buffalo, Syracuse University, Clarkson University, Miami University, Arizona State University, Ohio University
Closest International and Local Airports:
Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
