The Grier School
School Notes Overview:
The Grier School is an independent boarding school for girls located just outside Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA. Grier's Central Pennsylvania location is easily accessible to the nearby cities of Altoona and State College, home to Penn State University. The school's mission since its founding has been to enrich the lives of young women in the areas of academics, athletics and the arts. Toward this goal, all students are encouraged to participate actively in all aspects of school life....
School Overview:
The Grier School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Coalition of Girls' Schools National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | |
| County | Blair County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 190 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 60% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 62 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 45 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 192 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Grier School is an independent boarding school for girls located just outside Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA. Grier's Central Pennsylvania location is easily accessible to the nearby cities of Altoona and State College, home to Penn State University. The school's mission since its founding has been to enrich the lives of young women in the areas of academics, athletics and the arts. Toward this goal, all students are encouraged to participate actively in all aspects of school life.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (16686) | School Zip (16686) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,026 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 18% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,293 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 56 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 68% / 32% |
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