Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,250
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
khaki/blue pants & polo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$3520 K-8 constituent
$4760 K-8 non-constituent
$6810 9-12 constituent
$9200 9-12 Non-constituent
% on Financial Aid
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Phillip Engelman
Admissions Associate
Naoko Jacobson
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy cost?
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy's tuition is approximately $3,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 94%.
What is Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy's ranking?
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy is Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy located?
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy is located in the Westside Connection neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other private schools located in Westside Connection.
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