Franklin Academy vs. Groves Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Franklin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Extra-curric.
Groves Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Grades Offered
1-12
1-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Sensory Integration Disorder
ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, LD in reading, writing, math
Year Founded
2003
1972
Students Body
Total Students
91 students
277 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
6
-
Grade 1 Students
2
-
Grade 2 Students
3
3
Grade 3 Students
2
10
Grade 4 Students
3
25
Grade 5 Students
3
40
Grade 6 Students
4
49
Grade 7 Students
9
31
Grade 8 Students
10
35
Grade 9 Students
17
24
Grade 10 Students
11
21
Grade 11 Students
8
26
Grade 12 Students
13
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
67%
Average Class Size
8
8
Number of AP Classes
n/a
17
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
6:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$36,050
$38,265
% on Financial Aid
23%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$19,437
Acceptance Rate
n/a
50%
Admissions Director
Paul Gloudemans
Erica Sutton
Admissions Associate
n/a
Aurie Dyer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess TeamGraphic Design Club
LEGO Robotics ClubMad Scientist Club
Minecraft ClubSpecial Olympics Flag Football
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts & Crafts ClubChoir Club
Dance Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
KarateSpecial Olympic Poly Hockey
Special Olympics BasketballSpecial Olympics Track & Field
Club or Organization:
DramaEnvironmental Club
Ski/Snowboard ClubYearbook Committee