The Grauer School

1500 El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024-0920
Tel: (760)944-6777
Grades: 6 - 12 | 162 students
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The Grauer School has been the North County's premier, independent, college preparatory institution for twenty years. The school's mission is to promote and maintain an environment of academic excellence, to help students develop as caring and compassionate individuals, and to build awareness of their responsibilities to both local and global society. To accomplish this, we seek students who are able and ready to perform in a college preparatory environment, engage actively with both peers and mentors, and embrace leadership and service opportunities.

School Overview:
The Grauer School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1991
Student Body
Total Students 162 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 19% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 12 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
All college preparatory courses approved for honors Virtually all courses may be taken for honors
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Humble. No logos.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 20 / Feb. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,000
Tuition Notes 10% receive scholarships.
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Acceptance Rate 40%
Admissions Director Elizabeth Braymen, JD
Admissions Associate Sally Grauer, M.Ed.
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Equestrian
Fencing Flag Football
Football Golf
Soccer Surf Team
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 19 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Audio Visual Cooking
Dance Film
Gardening Gym Fitness
Kids Korps Leadership
Martial Arts Music
National Honor Society Robotics
Rocketry Service Club
Sports Tennis
Theatre Yearbook
Z. New clubs added by student interest

School Notes:

    • personalized college placement
    • teachers who are mentors -- great relationships
    • enriched academics
    • tutoring, on-line learning, and expert mentoring available
    • a center for peace and humanitarianism
    • 6% international students, from Asia, Latin America and Europe

    Profile last updated: 10/10/2012

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Nearby Schools:

The Grauer School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Sanderling Waldorf School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.2 mi. away
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.4 mi. away
Encinitas Country Day School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Bethlehem Community Early Chil
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.9 mi. away
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Gr. K | 1 mi. away

View all schools in: Encinitas, San Diego County, Zip 92024

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  • Recommended October 27,2012 - Great communication at this school. Teachers and administrators really know your child and care about them. High academic and personal achievement in a low pressure, supportive, environment.*-Posted by Parent *

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