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Family First Academy has scholarships available for early applicants! Apply Today!
Welcome to the Family First Academy (FFA)*, an affordable, traditional co-ed boarding academy for grades 8-12. As our name implies, we focus on strengthening students and their families, helping to raise a generation of physically, emotionally and spiritually strong individuals. Family First Academy can help your child excel academically and physically in a nurturing, structured, positive, boarding school environment. Our modern, safe, 120 acre co-ed campus, located in Erie, Pennsylvania, provides a college preparatory education in a traditional boarding school setting that is fully integrated with a wide range of athletic, leadership and recreational programs.
*FFA is partnered with an affiliate school called Erie First Christian Academy, a non-denominational, K-12 Christian school.
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
(Boarding) |
8-12 |
9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) |
K-12 |
9-12 |
| School Type |
Co-ed |
Co-ed |
| Support
for ADD/ADHD Students |
Yes |
Yes |
| Religious Affiliation |
Non-denom. / Christian |
Non-denominational |
| Year Founded |
1993 |
1900 |
| Campus Size |
120 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
241 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
15% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
30% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
50% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
970 |
*National
Avg. » View |
| Average ACT score |
23.5 |
*National
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
No |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
16 |
12
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School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:16 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
3 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
n/a |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
No |
Yes |
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| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$26,000
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$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
n/a |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
40% |
31% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
6,000 |
$
17,000 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
No |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
None / Rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
No |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
75% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Lisa Noonan |
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| French | English Composition and Literature | | English Composition and Grammar | | |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
11 |
13 |
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2005-2008 |
| Pennsylvania State University | 5 | | North Central | 4 | | Gannon University | 3 | | Mercyhurst College | 3 | | Asbury College | 2 | | Edinboro University | 1 | | Malone College | 1 | | Southeastern University | 1 | | University of Akron | 1 | | VanGaurd University | 1 |
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At Family First Academy, students will grow in a nurturing environment that combines structured guidance and support with self-reliance, personal development and discovery. Challenging academics, small class sizes, attentive staff, and a close-knit community, all combine to provide an ideal learning environment for both domestic and international students.
We serve students of all races, religions, nationalities and levels of academic ability. By combining a traditional college preparatory curriculum with an integrated athletic and fitness program, we offer a unique and structured boarding school environment designed to facilitate student success.
Family First Academy Offers:
• Affordable- Listed in top ten of Affordable Boarding Schools
• 15 years of professional experience working with students
• Traditional boarding school (non-military)
• Affiliated non-denominational Christian school
• College preparatory curriculum for grades 8-12
• Structured, nurturing environment
• Academic support and mentorship programs
• Mentoring and leadership programs
• Sports training and fitness programs
• One of the largest sports facilities in the US
• Competitive and recreational athletic programs in Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Flag Football, Golf, Tumbling, Cheerleading, Dance and Fitness - Profile last updated: 11/14/2008
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