62
Acre campus for students pre-kindergarten - grade 12
12
Countries represented in our student body
17
Average class size allowing students to fully engage in the classroom
70%
Faculty members holding advanced degrees
The Brim family chose FRA for their rising freshman last year. Now that they are a year (and a couple of months) in, they describe their experience in the admission process and their thoughts on the decision they made. Click here to hear their story
Chloe – A New Student Perspective
" I don’t feel like a number here at FRA. I have a name, and people use it. FRA loves you for who you are, and they want you to embrace you. They support you and are willing to give you the resources to help you succeed and excel.”
The Halas Family, New FRA Family
"The grace and warmth that our family has experienced isn't an accident. That's something that has been fostered in the culture. It is a very authentic, real place where your kids can grow."
Riley Casey '17
"I'm excited for my future at Columbia University because I feel confident FRA has prepared me to do things well. I have gotten to figure out who I am, and I am very thankful for that."
“I've been here for 35 years, and I've become like family with my coworkers and coaching staffs and built lifelong relationships with students as I've watched them grow up. Over time, your roots grow deeper and deeper, and there is nothing that can replace that.”
Nia Williamson '19
“We wanted a place where people knew her and where she could be appreciated for her unique self but also be challenged to be her best self.” -Jim Williamson, Nia's father
"Almost everything I do now can be traced back to life lessons that began at FRA. One of the principles I preach on athletic fields and movie sets is everyone has the will to win, but the will to prepare is what counts. FRA prepares its students to win."
For the second straight year and the sixth time in program history, the FRA boys track & field team captured the 2023 TSSAA State Championship.
The Panthers scored 118.50 team points with 10 podium finishes. The state championship places them fifth all-time in the state with six state championships.
The RoboPanthers competed at the World Championships recently.
The 97934S team (Witt Maxwell, Mary Katherine McDowell, and Rhys Jones) and the 97934V team (Duff Hankins, Walker Jones, Sean Ross, Robert Queen) were the two teams competed. Two RoboPanther alums competed in the VEXU (university) World Championships: Stephen Hohnholt (class of 2020) competed for Purdue; their team were Worlds Finalists, and Christopher May (class of 2021) competed for Clemson.
We are excited to welcome four new faculty fellows to our community for the 2023-24 school year. These exceptional educators bring experience, education, and a passion for FRA's mission to provide a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted the annual 12-Year Club luncheon. This tradition celebrates our senior students who have attended FRA for 12 or more consecutive years.
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Franklin Road Academy celebrated seventeen seniors who were inducted into the Cum Laude Society.
I am also excited to announce the promotion of Meaghan Williams to the director of studies and senior leadership team. Meaghan joined FRA in 2019 as an upper school chemistry teacher and she is currently the science department chair for grades 5-12, the leader of the Culture of Thinking Committee, a member of the Head’s Advisory Council, and a member of the Accreditation Committee.
After attending FRA for thirteen years and still being involved in the life of the school today as a coach, I see that FRA has remained dedicated to developing kids as a whole, not only athletically or academically but spiritually as well. There is a focus on developing well-rounded people and helping kids grow in all aspects of who they are. FRA's emphasis on faith is as strong as ever and has been the foundation of their work. I owe so much of who I am today to the principles instilled in me throughout my time at FRA.
Franklin Road Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eric Johnson as the newest member of Franklin Road Academy's senior leadership team and our new assistant head of school for academic and student affairs. Eric is currently serving in his sixth year as the head of upper school and the director of K-12 strategic initiatives at Community School of Naples in Florida.
I can't imagine being at any other school besides FRA. I have experienced a genuine community of friends, athletes, teachers, and mentors throughout my time here. Since beginning here my freshman year, I have grown in ways I wouldn't have imagined for myself. Coming into the school, I only knew a few people, but now I have friendships and a family I feel like I've known forever.
The RoboPanthers competed and obtained three awards at the state tournament recently. Also, three teams qualified for world championships. It is the 7th year in a row that the RoboPanthers have sent teams to the World Championships.