"The Grier School is a grades 6-PG boarding school for girls in Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1853, the school&apos&aposs mission has always been to provide a well-rounded education in academics, athletics and the arts in a safe setting."
Overview:
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-12,
PG
7-12
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%
61%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$10 million
$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)
$44,500
$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid
42%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,000
$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
Yes
No
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts
Common Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Acceptance Rate
70%
59%
Director of Admissions
Andrew M. Wilson
Associate Director of Admissions
Jennifer Neely
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
13
14
Spanish
Macroeconomics
French
Environmental Science
English
Calculus B/C
Calculus A/B
US History
Statistics
Microeconomics
Chemistry
Biology
Art Portfolio
Art History
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered
11
13
Badminton
Ballet
Basketball
Cheering
Cross Country
Dance
Equestrian
Fencing
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations
19
23
Astronomy Club
Athletic Association
Book Club
Concert Choir
Ecology Club
Essence Club
Flute Choir
Gourmet Club
Green & Gold
Grier Dance
Jazz Band
Knitting Club
Orchestra
Pine Needle Yearbook
Post and Rail (horseback riding)
Robotics Club
Rock Band
Spanish Club
Triple Trio
College Matriculation:
Year: 2008-2009
Pennsylvania State University
3
Boston University
2
Syracure University
2
Cornell University
1
Emory University
1
Lehigh University
1
Mount Holyoke College
1
Smith College
1
University of Colorado
1
University of Illinois
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&apos&aposs mission has always been to provide a well-rounded education in academics, athletics and the arts in a safe setting.
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