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P.O. Box 308, Tyrone, PA 16686 -  Map
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Upcoming Events and News: |
- Grier School recently received a large donation that may only be used for scholarships for Pennsylvania residents. Families with incomes below $60,000 a year are eligible.
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School Notes Overview: |
"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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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
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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 |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
213 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
29% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
42% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
100% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1750 |
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| SAT
range (25th-75th percentile) |
1250 - 2100 |
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
Yes |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
9 |
12
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School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:6 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
9 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
37% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$8 million |
$16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$39,900
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$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
n/a |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
42% |
31% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
10,000 |
$
17,000 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
Yes |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
None / Rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
70% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Andrew M. Wilson |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
Kara Lawler |
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| English | US History | | Microeconomics | Art History | | Calculus | Statistics | | Biology | Chemistry | | Art Portfolio | | |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
11 |
13 |
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2007-2008 |
| Fashion Instititute of Design & Merchandising | 2 | | Michigan State University | 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 |
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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. LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences School accreditations: Middle States Association - Sample of notable school alumni:
- Profile last updated: 10/07/2008
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