GRA Parent '20
My son has been there for 2.5 years and has grown tremendously. His grades have gone up and he is involved in clubs and sports. The small class size and the availability of the teachers keeps him on track ...
CHANGE HIS ENVIRONMENT; ACTIVATE HIS POTENTIAL at grand river academy®
Discover your son's potential. Imagine his future. Help him activate his potential. Grand River Academy®, an all boys boarding school in Austinburg, Ohio, has a proven track record of setting our students up for success in college and life beyond.
The young men who attend our school activate their academic, emotional, and social potential through the hard work of our dedicated Faculty and staff. See what role GRA has in your family's journey to graduation.
Statistics
200
+ acres
in Northeast Ohio
8
students
average class size
Over
2000
Alumni
5
Dormitories
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Did you know that Grand River Academy® is a part of the EdChoice Scholarship and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program? Families living in Ashtabula and other qualifying districts and students with finalized Individualized Education Plan (IEP) from their school district of residence, are eligible to have partial or full tuition covered by the state of Ohio with these scholarship programs. Learn more!
![Youth Philanthropy 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745433881/grandriverorg/eg4xaljhauipx1tvzap9/IMG_0792.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745433881/grandriverorg/eg4xaljhauipx1tvzap9/IMG_0792.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745433881/grandriverorg/eg4xaljhauipx1tvzap9/IMG_0792.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745433881/grandriverorg/eg4xaljhauipx1tvzap9/IMG_0792.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745433881/grandriverorg/eg4xaljhauipx1tvzap9/IMG_0792.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745433881/grandriverorg/eg4xaljhauipx1tvzap9/IMG_0792.jpg","width":2200}])
Grand River Academy, along with other local schools, are involved in the Youth Philanthropy initiative, run by the Ashtabula Foundation. Our students have been visiting and raising money for several organizations.
1. Christian Faith Academy
A local Christian academy for young kids.
2. Maddox and Friends Cat Rescue
A nonprofit cat facility that specializes in rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption or cats and kittens with medical needs.
3. Conneaut Human Resources Council
An agency that is dedicated to helping and providing people from the community in need.
4. Geneva Food Pantry
Provides local families in need with food.
The Ashtabula Foundation emphasizes the importance of giving back to the Ashtabula Community. Because of this, our students have been able to learn and become part of giving back to the community and those in need. We are honored to be part of such a wonderful organization.
![Earth Day at GRA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745433118/grandriverorg/fmkdjvxdhf08alml0ywj/IMG_0744.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745433118/grandriverorg/fmkdjvxdhf08alml0ywj/IMG_0744.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745433118/grandriverorg/fmkdjvxdhf08alml0ywj/IMG_0744.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745433118/grandriverorg/fmkdjvxdhf08alml0ywj/IMG_0744.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745433118/grandriverorg/fmkdjvxdhf08alml0ywj/IMG_0744.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745433118/grandriverorg/fmkdjvxdhf08alml0ywj/IMG_0744.jpg","width":2200}])
In honor of Earth Day, yesterday, our students, faculty and staff planted new flowers and worked together to clean up campus and make it look beautiful.
![Congratulations to all of our amazing students!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744379382/grandriverorg/lqjgnw1da9uoavs9w6xb/IMG_3770.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744379382/grandriverorg/lqjgnw1da9uoavs9w6xb/IMG_3770.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744379382/grandriverorg/lqjgnw1da9uoavs9w6xb/IMG_3770.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744379382/grandriverorg/lqjgnw1da9uoavs9w6xb/IMG_3770.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744379382/grandriverorg/lqjgnw1da9uoavs9w6xb/IMG_3770.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744379382/grandriverorg/lqjgnw1da9uoavs9w6xb/IMG_3770.jpg","width":2200}])
At the end of each term of the academic year, grades are averaged and those students with all grades of a 90 or above are placed on the Head of School's list. Students achieving an average of 90 and above with no single grade less than 85 are placed on the Dean's list. An 80 to 89, with no single grade less than 75, places a student on the Honor Roll. Advanced classes are weighted on a 5-point scale. Students must have a minimum of 4 academic classes to qualify for each list. Congratulations to all our amazing students!
