GRASP ACADEMY

GRASP ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 336 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, GRASP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GRASP ACADEMY, located at 3101 Justina Road in Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Duval County Public Schools system. It is notably distinguished as the first public school in the district—and one of the few in the nation—specifically designed to serve students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. The school utilizes an evidence-based, multisensory instructional approach, such as the Orton-Gillingham method, to help students improve their reading, writing, and spelling proficiency in an environment tailored to their unique cognitive needs.

Beyond its focus on literacy, GRASP ACADEMY strives to boost student confidence and academic self-efficacy by providing a supportive community where students who may have struggled in traditional settings can thrive. The curriculum is integrated with the district’s standard academic requirements, ensuring that while students receive intensive, specialized intervention for their learning differences, they also remain on track with state educational benchmarks. By combining targeted therapeutic instruction with a standard K-5 elementary education, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for neurodivergent learners.

For more information, contact GRASP ACADEMY at (904) 745-4909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.