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School Overview

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Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars A-
Community C
Reviews B+
23 Advanced Placement Courses ESL Program Available Top STEM School 40 Countries Represented Art, Dance, Horseback Riding, Music Grades 7-12, Post Graduate
Grier School is a girls' boarding school located in Central Pennsylvania, on the East Coast of the United States. Founded in 1853, Grier School has a history of excellence. Grier students become emboldened, engaged, and poised for the future, ensuring students are accepted to elite, top-tier universities.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$64,500
Enrollment
230
International Students
40%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$35 million
AP
23
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
9
Boarding %
85

School Materials

Grier School Viewbook

Matriculation

(2022-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of Florida 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Brandeis University 1 +

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students who took AP tests
62
Number of tests taken
122
17%
29%
21%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(23)
Art History
Biology
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
Art History
Biology
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
European History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Physics 1
Psychology
Music Theory
Computer Science A
Human Geography
Computer Science Principles
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(13)
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Running
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Running
Skiing
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Riding
Yoga
Dance
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(24)
Alpha Omega
Astronomy Club
AV Club (Grier TV)
Beyond the Bubble
Bio-Medical Careers Club
Bridge Club
Alpha Omega
Astronomy Club
AV Club (Grier TV)
Beyond the Bubble
Bio-Medical Careers Club
Bridge Club
C.O.R.E. Club
Drama Club
Excursion Club
Garden Club
Grier School Ambassadors
Grow Club
Kaleidoscope GSA
Model UN
National Honor Society (NHS)
Performer's Club
Poetry Club
Pottery Club
Prom Committee
Recycling Club
Rube-Goldberg Club
Student Council
Student Social Media Leaders
The Band
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Arts

(30)
Music
Theater
Ballet
Choir
Jazz
Music Theory
Music
Theater
Ballet
Choir
Jazz
Music Theory
Piano
Art History
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Pottery
Printmaking
Studio Art
Video Production
Painting
Art
Dance
2D Design
Design
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Contact Info

http://www.grier.org
2522 Grier School Road, Birmingham, PA 16686
814-684-3000
admissions@grier.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

All-girls
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1853
Campus Size: 320 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, DUOLINGO
School Code:
TOEFL: 2356
SSAT: 3586
SLEP: N/A
ISEE: N/A

Frequently Ask Questions about The Grier School

Tell me a bit about The Grier School.
The Grier School is All-girls private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1853 , and currently has about 230 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.grier.org.
Does The Grier School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Grier School is offering 23 AP courses.

In recent years, 29 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Grier School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Grier School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022-2023, some students attended Johns Hopkins University, University of California: Los Angeles, University of Michigan, University of Southern California and New York University.
What is the application requirement for The Grier School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Grier School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Grier School?
The total fee for The Grier School in 2024 is $64,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@grier.org .
Where is The Grier School located?
The Grier School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA.
How popular is The Grier School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Grier School is among the most popular schools, within top 124 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Grier School has been favorited by 220 users.
How do I complete an application for The Grier School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Grier School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Grier School’s official site: http://www.grier.org or call them at 814-684-3000.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Grier School?
Yes, here are few: Mercersburg Academy,

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Grier School?
The overall rating for The Grier School is A.

The section ratings of The Grier School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.
Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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