Groves Academy
3200 Highway 100 S, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416-0554 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (952)920-6377
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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  

School Overview:
Groves Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school 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 182 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MN ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 20% 13%
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 8
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( MN ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 171 days 174 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
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
 
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: 01/21/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 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 35.4 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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View all schools in: Saint Louis Park Town, Hennepin County, Zip 55416 
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