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Granite Academy

Alternative school · Grades 7–12

Braintree, MA

6 Columbian St, Braintree, MA 02184

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Massachusetts

Granite Academy is an independent private school in Braintree, Massachusetts, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 47 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of independent high schools in Massachusetts. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 202 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
47
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
202 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of independent high schools in Massachusetts (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent high schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 26 independent high schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    50’13–1447’15–1643’17–1847’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    71
    83
    98
    1010
    1115
    1210

    Student body

    White83%
    Black13%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

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    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Granite Academy

    What grades does Granite Academy serve?

    Granite Academy serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Granite Academy?

    About 47 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Granite Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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