The Griffin School

5001 Evans Ave., Austin, TX, 78751
Tel: (512)454-5797
Grades: 9 - 12 | 80 students
View this school's website in a new browser
Request Information / Application Request Info / Application
Add this school to your list of favorites Add to My Saved Schools
View housing listings in this area View housing listings in 78751
Add School Reviews Review school 
Griffin School is a college preparatory high school community defined by academic rigor and creativity. Our mission is to cultivate individual potential and intellectual curiosity in a vibrant and engaged community. 

Founded in 1996 and fully accredited, Griffin School provides students with a high school program that values individuality, creativity, and community.  We recognize that for many gifted and creative students, the structures inherent in traditional high schools can limit and impede the development of academic, social, and emotional growth.  Our school enables these students to succeed through interactive classes capped at 12 students and academic programming that fosters artistic expression, critical thinking, and genuine involvement in the school and Austin community. 

School Overview:
The Griffin School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1996
Student Body
Total Students 80 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (TX School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AP Economics
AP English Literature AP Government
AP Language and Composition AP Physics
AP Studio Art-2D AP Studio Art-3D
AP US History
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Mar. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,650
Tuition Notes additional $850 annual fee
Acceptance Rate 75%
Admissions Director Caroline Wilson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Rock Band Youth Radio

School Notes:

    • Parent interview
    • Student shadow day/interview
    • Parent/Student application
    • Transcript
    • ISEE
    • $50 application fee

    Profile last updated: 09/26/2012

Facebook School Page:

Nearby Schools:

The Griffin School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Ahb Community School
Gr. K-6 | 0 mi. away
Odyssey School
Gr. 5-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Bronze Doors Academy
Gr. 5-10 | 0.8 mi. away
The Montessori Center
Gr. K | 0.8 mi. away
Sri Atmananda Memorial School
Gr. K-12 | 0.9 mi. away

View all schools in: Austin, Travis County, Zip 78751

School Reviews:

Submit School Recommendation:

1. Recommend school?:
Add School Reviews - Recommended Yes
2. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
3. Email address:      I am a:
(we will not reveal your email)

Area Statistics:

Austin apartments for rent »

Recent Articles:

About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
About Girls' Schools: In Their Words
Published April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.

Make Summer a Special Time! Make Summer a Special Time!
If you have children in private school, then you are most likely looking at three months, perhaps even longer, which you must fill with activities of one kind or another during the long summer break.

Are You Liable? Are You Liable?
Is your DEL key about to get gaveled? It doesn't matter whether you teach in a public or private school setting. You expose yourself to legal risks every single day on the job.

  • More articles: Why Private School, Getting into Private School, Paying For It, Jobs in Private Schools, Running a Private School

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a: Parent   Student  
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Male   Female  
    Currently grade:    Seeking entry grade:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Public   Private   Parochial  
    Applying for financial aid?:
    Yes   No   Don't Know  

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.