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Grier School

Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA
All Girls, No Religious Affiliation

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At Grier, girls become emboldened, engaged, and poised for the future. Lemuel Grier, the first in our founding family, conveyed this sentiment best: “Our aim is not to stuff the mind with undigested knowledge from the Text Book, but to train its powers, so that the student may be able to think for herself.” Today, the tradition to develop students’ critical thinking abilities—as well as the other 21st century skills—inspires both our pedagogy and curriculum, which offers classes ranging from college preparatory to Advanced Placement (AP) and in-depth scholarship through electives and advanced offerings. The standards of faculty and instructors are high, as are the levels of concern and support provided to ensure that students experience success.

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2522 Grier School Road, PO Box 308
Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA 16686

(814) 684-3000

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Director of Admissions: Jennifer Neely
Admissions Phone:(814) 684-3000Fax:814-684-2177
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.grier.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $50
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1853
  • Campus Size: 320 acres
  • Grades Offered: 7th-12th
  • Accredited by: MSA
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 7th-12th
Day
Grades 7th-12th
Total
Girls     250 48 298
Boys     0 0 0
Total     250 48 298

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $56,900
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $18,000
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 55.00%
  • Average Awarded: $25,000
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 18.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $20,000
  • Current Endowment: $35,000,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $117,450
 

Summary: Our 300 female students are free to explore new opportunities and possibilities in a supportive, encouraging environment. Girls are encouraged to try new paths, to follow ambitions, and to pursue leadership roles. In finding her voice and comprehending her value, a student at Grier comes to recognize the power and potential of being a girl in the 21st century.

Grier girls are challenged in the classroom and find support from teachers and peers to develop academic perseverance. In addition, Grier students develop critical thinking and communication skills that empower each girl to step forward, speak out, and get involved.

Students find a wide variety in the Grier curriculum, which offers classes ranging from college preparatory to Advanced Placement (AP) and in-depth scholarship through electives and advanced offerings. At Grier, small classes, passionate teachers, and hands-on experiences involve students and immerse them in a culture of achievement. The standards of faculty and instructors are high, as are the levels of concern and support provided to ensure that students experience success.

At Grier, girls become emboldened, engaged, and poised for the future. Lemuel Grier, the first in our founding family, conveyed this sentiment best: “Our aim is not to stuff the mind with undigested knowledge from the Text Book, but to train its powers, so that the student may be able to think for herself.” Today, the tradition to develop students’ critical thinking abilities—as well as the other 21st century skills—inspires both our pedagogy and curriculum, which offers classes ranging from college preparatory to Advanced Placement (AP) and in-depth scholarship through electives and advanced offerings. The standards of faculty and instructors are high, as are the levels of concern and support provided to ensure that students experience success.

Average Class Size: 9

Full Time Teachers: 48

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Semester

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 21

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center
AP Courses Available:
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • US Government & Politics
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • Studio Art
  • US History
  • World History
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Summary: Nestled on a forested Allegheny mountainside near the Little Juniata River, the scenic 320-acre Grier campus provides students plenty of space to explore in a secure environment. Students have access to over 10 main buildings, 11 dormitories and cottages, extensive stables and riding rings, athletic fields, and mountain trails.

The Grier campus community nurtures students’ total well-being. The Health Center addresses illness and injuries, the Dining Room serves a wide variety of nutritious meals, the Student Activities Coordinator maintains a robust schedule of activities to keep students engaged and connected. Adding to the caring, family-like environment, many of Grier’s faculty members reside on campus with their spouses and children.

Grier’s campus weaves the traditions of boarding school life of the past with the future-forward academics and life skills students want today. This dialog between the past and the future is evident throughout campus architecture. From buildings dating back to the school’s founding in 1853 clear through to our newest buildings completed only months ago, Grier’s campus is a harmonious blend of traditional and modern architecture.

Throughout the year, the familial atmosphere and community-oriented nature of Grier is reinforced through dorm life, extracurricular activities, and weekend events.

Department Director: Gina Borst

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 11

Average Students Per Dorm: 20

No. of Girls Dorms: 11

Dorm Amenities:

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: Being a boarding student helps a young person to develop independence very quickly. Along with this independence, a student at Grier develops self-reliance and a true sense of self that helps her to manage life’s small and big challenges. In the dorm, students learn the value of co-existing and cooperating with others in a very tight community. They enjoy the caring ways of their Resident Advisors who support girls much the way parents do. When you live with lots of other young people, the smallest experiences can become some of your best memories.
Boarding students at Grier live in dormitories or cottages. Each dormitory building or wing and each cottage is supervised by a duo of Resident Advisors, affectionately called “housemoms.”

In the dormitory suites, which are connected or adjacent to the the main building, two students share one bedroom and two bedrooms share one connected bathroom.

Returning upperclass students can choose to live in one of the seven cottages throughout the Grier campus. These cottages offer girls a comfortable living room and full kitchen in addition to bedrooms and bathrooms for students and Resident Advisors.

A robust schedule of chaperoned weekend activities ensures that our students’ free time enriches their Grier experiences and builds relationships among students and with the faculty. There are local trips, trips to major cities, and regular events with boys' schools.

Students can also enjoy activities and downtime on campus. On-campus activities are hosted by teachers, clubs, casual groups of students, and housemothers. These activities include open-mic nights, dormitory dinners, bonfires, movie screenings, pick-up games of badminton, capture the flag, and art projects. Additionally, girls can relax or make use of facilities such as the fitness center, music practice rooms, the library and media center, and student lounges.

Facilities

  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Pool
  • Soccer field
  • Four horse barns
  • Two outdoor riding rings
  • Two heated indoor riding arenas
  • Performing arts center
  • Auditorium
  • Instrumental music building
  • Vocal Music Suite
  • Multiple sound-insulated music practice rooms
  • Open-plan art studio
  • Graphic art computer lab
  • Ceramics studio
  • Metal arts studio
  • Observatory
  • Coffee and snack shop

Clubs and Organizations

  • Astronomy Club
  • Community Service
  • Diversity Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Fencing
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Gardening
  • Honor Council
  • Horseback Riding
  • Model UN
  • National Honor Society
  • Newspaper
  • Outing Club
  • Science Bowl
  • Snowboarding
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
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Summary: Grier’s Signature Programs in dance, horseback riding, and the arts are the areas for which we are renowned and that distinguish Grier from other schools. At Grier, girls can pursue their passions and appreciate each other’s talents in a friendly and inclusive environment. Appropriate courses and instruction are available both for the novice and the aficionada.

Our programs continue to grow and evolve as a reflection of student interest. That growth is reflected in the construction of new facilities on campus, which include the Performing Arts Center, two indoor and outdoor riding arenas, the Fine Arts and Vocal Music Building, and the brand-new Instrumental Music Building.

The visual and performing arts programs at Grier boast 15 full-time and 10 part-time faculty members to instruct and inspire students in visual art, dance, music, musical theatre, and drama.

At Grier, girls work to achieve a balance of analytical thinking, creative expression, and physical fitness. Students are required to participate in physical activities four times per week, during the afternoon hours. Grier offers a variety of sports, including competitive varsity sports and recreational sports which include options of team sports and individual sports.

Arts Department Director: Heidi Zimbler

Athletics Department Director: Cherie Gates

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Recreational Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayaking
  • Martial Arts
  • Outdoor Education
  • Paddle Tennis
  • Snowboarding
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
 

Summary: The College Counseling department assists students in the college exploration and application process. Grier School College Counselors help students identify colleges that are a good fit academically and socially through self-evaluation. We educate our students on the college admissions process and how to use the resources available to them for their college search. This is done through individual meetings and structured small group seminars in the sophomore, junior, and senior years. In addition, students in their junior year attend a National College Fair to meet with college admissions representatives. Though students are responsible for the completion of their applications, they receive assistance through weekly individual meetings and application workshops.

To supplement our college advising, all students meet with their college counselor yearly to discuss their academic goals. In this meeting, students and counselors review the student’s academic record, discuss their post high school plans, and choose courses for the following year.

Department Director: Cheryl Price

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

American University
Barnard College
Bates College
Boston College
Boston University
Bryn Mawr College
Carleton College
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (England)
Colby College
Colgate University
College of William and Mary
Columbia University
Cornell University
Duke University
Duke University
Emory University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Grinnell College
Johns Hopkins University
Lehigh University
Maryland Institute College of Art
McGill University
Middlebury College
Mount Holyoke College
New York University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Parsons School of Design
Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Savannah College of Art & Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Visual Arts
Skidmore College
Smith College
Syracuse University
Tufts University
Tulane University
UCLA
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of Chicago
University of Illinois
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh, University Honors College
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of Saint Andrews (Scotland)
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Austin
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Villanova University
Williams College
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Summary: Grier Summer is an all-girls camp located in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania on the campus of the historic Grier School. Founded in 1975 as a summer horseback riding program, Grier Summer was previously known as the Allegheny Riding Camp and Allegheny Camp of the Arts.

The tradition of having a strong summer Equestrian program has continued for more than four decades. With additional opportunities to focus on Art, Dance, and Musical Theatre, Grier Summer provides enriching social, artistic, and equestrian experiences for girls ages 7 to 17.

Girls come from across the United States and around the world to experience the fun, excitement, and challenge of camp. While here, they also having unique and enriching opportunities to explore new interests, deepen creative passions, and acquire new skills.

Department Director: Jennifer Pepperman

Dance Intensive

A Dance Intensive Program is offered during our first 3-week camp session for serious intermediate to advanced dancers age 12-17. Members of the Dance Intensive Program spend three activity periods dancing for a total of 4½ hours, 5 days per week. Intensive classes emphasize students’ strengths, tec

Registration Deadline: N/A
Tuition: $-4225
Financial Aid Available:  Yes
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Musical Theatre Intensive

Grier Summer offers girls who love to sing, dance, and/or act opportunities to enhance and showcase their talents in a full-length show. Intensive Musical Theatre campers will audition for a significant role in the summer production and will spend 3 of their 4 activity periods rehearsing.

Registration Deadline: N/A
Tuition: $-4225
Financial Aid Available:  Yes
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Riding Intensive

Founded in 1975, the Grier Summer Riding Program, originally known as Allegheny Riding Camp, was our first summer program. Over the last 38 years, Grier Summer Riding has developed a strong tradition of being a Hunter/Jumper program. We have English and Western style riders.

Registration Deadline: N/A
Tuition: $-4625
Financial Aid Available:  Yes
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