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Groves Academy

3200 Highway 100 S, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416-0554 -

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

	Groves Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council for Exceptional Children Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Other school association(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
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
County	Hennepin County, MN
Student Body
Total Students	198 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	10%
Students by Grade
	Grade 2 - 2 students
	Grade 3 - 12 students
	Grade 4 - 16 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 34 students
	Grade 7 - 29 students
	Grade 8 - 24 students
	Grade 9 - 22 students
	Grade 10 - 20 students
	Grade 11 - 10 students
	Grade 12 - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	8
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	172 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$19,000
Tuition Notes	Lower/Middle School Tuition $19250 Upper School Tuition $19500
% on Financial Aid	33%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$9,500
Head of School	John Alexander
Admissions Director	Teresa Smith
Sport
Total Sports Offered	2
	Sports
	Basketball	Soccer
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	3
	Extracurriculars
	Drama	Ski/Snowboard Club
	Yearbook Committee

School Notes:

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: 10/06/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (55416)	School Zip (55416)	(MN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	27,276 people	4,915,288 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	62%	25%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$55,252	$49,130
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	59% / 41%	70% / 30%