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Since 1972 the mission of Groves Academy has been to enable people with learning, attention and language disorders to achieve success in school and in life. As an independent day school for grades 1-12, we provide small classes and specialized staff to teach students the skills needed to learn independently, engage in self-advocacy, and develop social competence. As an outreach center, we contribute to the understanding of learning difficulties through programs and services for families, educators and other professionals. ...read more
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Groves Academy |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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School Type |
Special Education School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 1 - 12 |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Learning Differences Supported |
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Non-verbal learning, ADHD, LD in reading, writing, math, |
| Year
Founded |
1972 |
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County |
Hennepin County, MN |
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| Total
Students |
182 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
20% |
13% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 2 - 2 students | | Grade 3 - 5 students | | Grade 4 - 16 students | | Grade 5 - 13 students | | Grade 6 - 24 students | | Grade 7 - 19 students | | Grade 8 - 32 students | | Grade 9 - 19 students | | Grade 10 - 20 students | | Grade 11 - 13 students | | Grade 12 - 19 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
34 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
50% |
| Average Class Size |
8 |
| Classroom dress code |
Casual |
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School |
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MN )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:5 |
1:11
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
171 days |
174 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Feb. 21 / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$18,000 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
27% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$8,500 |
| Headmaster |
John Alexander |
| Admissions
Director |
Teresa Smith |
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- Groves Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion gender, national origin or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs
- Profile last updated: 01/21/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
55416 ) |
| School
Zip (
55416 ) |
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MN ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
27,276 people |
4,915,288 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
62% |
25% |
| Population Average
Age |
37 years old |
35.4 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.0 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$55,252 |
$48,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5 rooms |
5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
50 years old |
44 years old |
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
59% / 41% |
70% / 30% |
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