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. Featured: Grier School
 
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Grier School
P.O. Box 308, Tyrone, PA 16686 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (814)684-3000

"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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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 6-12, PG 9-12
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 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 220 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 29% 18%
Percent International Students 42% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 70%
Average SAT Score 1750 *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 Casual
Average Class Size 9 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 13 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 37% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $9 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 42% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 70% 60%
Director of Admissions Andrew M. Wilson
Associate Director of Admissions Kara Lawler
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 13 14


SpanishMacroeconomics
FrenchEnvironmental Science
EnglishCalculus B/C
Calculus A/B US History
Statistics Microeconomics
Chemistry Biology
Art Portfolio Art History
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13


BadmintonBallet
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryDance
EquestrianFencing
SoccerTennis
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 19 23
 
 
Astronomy ClubAthletic Association
Book ClubConcert Choir
Ecology ClubEssence Club
Flute ChoirGourmet Club
Green & GoldGrier Dance
Jazz BandKnitting Club
OrchestraPine Needle Yearbook
Post and Rail (horseback riding)Robotics Club
Rock BandSpanish Club
Triple Trio 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2007-2008
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2
Penn State University
2
Howard University
1
Otterbein College
1
Perdue University
1
Suffolk University
1
Susquehanna University
1
University of Arizona
1
Virginia Intermont
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
    • Veronica Velasco - Mexican Green Party Official
  • Profile last updated: 09/08/2009
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