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Grier School
P.O. Box 308, Tyrone, PA 16686 - View a map of this school Map tel: (814)684-3000
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"The Grier School is a grades 6-PG boarding school for girls in Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1853, the school's mission has always been to provide a well-rounded education in academics, athletics and the arts in a safe setting."


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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 239 schools) for:
  Boarding Focus - High percentage of boarding students
  Diversity - High percentage of international students
  Student Attention - Small average class sizes

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Grier School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 6-12, PG 8-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1853 1900
Campus Size 320 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 213 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 29% 18%
Percent International Students 42% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 72%
Average SAT Score 1650 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1250 - 2100 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 9 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 37% 62%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $8 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,900 $38,100
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 42% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 10,000 $ 16,855
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 70% 59%
Director of Admissions Andrew M. Wilson
Associate Director of Admissions Kara Lawler
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

English US History
Microeconomics Art History
Calculus Statistics
Biology Chemistry
Art Portfolio 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 4 13

Interscholastic Sports

BasketballEquestrian
SoccerTennis
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6 23
  Extracurriculars
 
Astronomy ClubAthletic Association
Ecology ClubPost and Rail (horseback riding)
Robotics ClubSpanish Club
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Fashion Instititute of Technology
2
Maryland Institute of Art
2
Penn State University
2
Bethany College
1
Hampshire College
1
Lynn University
1
New York University
1
Otterbein College
1
University of Arizona
1
University of Texas
1
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • The Grier School is a grades 6-PG boarding school for girls in Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1853, the school's mission has always been to provide a well-rounded education in academics, athletics and the arts in a safe setting.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: Middle States Association
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Camila Sodi - Mexican TV star and pop singer - attended Grier as a 9th grader.
    • Marcy Rylan - Soap Opera actress
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2008
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