The Grauer School

1500 El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024-0920 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The Grauer School is the North County's premier, independent, college preparatory institution. The school has achieved regional and national prominence through innovation and results--parents love this school. Grauer academics are oriented towards choice colleges. Through local through global humanitarian and ecological missions, as well as personalized compassionate instruction, students gain humility and purpose in studies and life....

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School Overview:

 
The Grauer School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1991
County San Diego County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 158 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 21% 37%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 12 students
Grade 7 - 24 students
Grade 8 - 24 students
Grade 9 - 24 students
Grade 10 - 24 students
Grade 11 - 24 students
Grade 12 - 24 students
Unspecified Grade Placement - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 35%
Average Class Size 8
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Virtually all courses may be taken for honorsAll college preparatory courses approved for honors
Average SAT score 580
Average ACT score 23
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Humble. No logos.)
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,500
Tuition Notes 10% scholarships.
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,500
Acceptance Rate 50%
Head of School Dr. Stuart Grauer
Admissions Director Elizabeth Braymen, JD
Admissions Associate Sally Grauer, M.Ed.
Sport
Total Sports Offered 10
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFencing
Flag FootballGolf
SoccerSurf Team
TennisVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 17
 
Extracurriculars
Audio VisualCooking
DanceGardening
Gym FitnessKids Korps
LeadershipMartial Arts
MusicNational Honor Society
RoboticsRocketry
Service ClubSports
TennisTheatre
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 � 7% international students, from Asia, Latin America and Europe
  • Profile last updated: 10/13/2009

In the News:

  • Capitals' Vandeweghe follows in footsteps of Davenport (The Sacramento Bee)
    posted on July 18, 2009 at 07:02:27 am
    She grew up in Southern California, won the U.S. Open junior title at 16 and made her World TeamTennis debut with the Capitals the following year.
  • Middle school league wraps up season (La Jolla Light)
    posted on May 28, 2009 at 02:12:12 am
    Photos by Emily Scott A new middle school athletic league for students from the area's small private schools held its last track meet of the year on Friday for about 45 athletes. Called the Independent Middle School League, it's composed of The Children's School in La Jolla, The Grauer School in Encinitas, Horizon Prep and Marantha Christian School in Rancho Santa Fe, Pacific Ridge in Carlsbad ...
  • Sports briefs (Rancho Santa Fe Record)
    posted on May 15, 2009 at 07:04:47 pm
    Shown from left to right are coach Jud Buechler, Ryann Chandler, Lauren Miller, Grace Heller, Reily Buechler, Madison Dutra, Cosette Burnett, Kendall Kaestner, Maddy Kerr, Kaitlyn Cuff, Jenny Frager and coach Krystal Jackson. S.D. Derby Dolls host L.A. The San Diego Derby Dolls are set to take on Los Angeles May 15 in a finale to a winning 2009 spring season, with a current 7-1 standing. The ...
  • Sports briefs (Del Mar Times)
    posted on May 15, 2009 at 06:42:18 pm
    Shown from left to right are coach Jud Buechler, Ryann Chandler, Lauren Miller, Grace Heller, Reily Buechler, Madison Dutra, Cosette Burnett, Kendall Kaestner, Maddy Kerr, Kaitlyn Cuff, Jenny Frager and coach Krystal Jackson. Photo by: Courtesy S.D. Derby Dolls host L.A. The San Diego Derby Dolls are set to take on Los Angeles May 15 in a finale to a winning 2009 spring season, with a current ...
  • Human Rights Watch analyst coming to Grauer School, USD (Carmel Valley Leader)
    posted on April 29, 2009 at 05:58:46 pm
    Marc Garlasco As a senior military analyst at Human Rights Watch, Marc Garlasco reports his findings to the world and pressures government officials to protect people caught in the crossfire of war. Garlasco will share his personal experiences investigating conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel and Gaza during "Behind The Headlines and Off the Record," at the Grauer School, located at ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (92024)
School Zip (92024)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 47,113 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 56% 32%
Population Average Age 38 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $63,996 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 32 years old 41 years old
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