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The Grauer School
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The Grauer School

Encinitas, CaliforniaAccepting Students(760) 944-6777

Private grades 7-12 school in Encinitas, CA, specializing in IEP support, therapeutic services, and holistic learning

Located in Encinitas, CA, The Grauer School offers a balanced, holistic, nonsectarian educational program for students in grades 7-12. Designed to support diverse learning profiles, the school provides specialized services including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), special education support, and developmental and therapeutic services. The student-centered approach emphasizes authentic connections, belonging, and ownership of academic and personal growth.

The school features an average class size of 15 and a highly qualified faculty, with 86% holding advanced degrees. Utilizing expeditionary and inquiry-based learning, the curriculum includes advanced courses like Calculus and Advanced Physiology and Anatomy, plus extracurriculars such as robotics, film, and athletics. The school has a 60% acceptance rate, with admissions handled on a rolling basis and a primary deadline of February 1st. Financial aid is available to approximately 20% of students, with an average grant of $10,000.

At a Glance
Grades7-12
Students166
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$32,839
Fin. Aid20% receive aid
Est.1991
DeadlineFeb. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

School Information

Year Founded1991
Yearly Tuition Cost$32,839
Total Students166
Total Classroom Teachers30
Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree86
Average Class Size15
Grades Offered7-12

Admissions Information

Admissions DirectorTricia Valeski
Admissions AssociateAkemi Dyer
Admission DeadlineFeb. 1 / rolling
Acceptance Rate60
Percent on Financial Aid20
Average Financial Aid Grant$10,000

Student Body Information

Student Body TypeCo-ed
Percent of Students of Color21

Academic Programs Information

Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
Advanced Physiology and AnatomyAll college preparatory courses approved for honorsCalculusCalculus 2Math ModelingPre-CalculusVirtually all courses may be taken for honors
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data

Sports and Extracurricular Information

SportsArchery · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Indoor Soccer · Sailing · Soccer · Surf Team · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball
Clubs and OrganizationsFilm · Z. New clubs added by student interest · Club or Organization: · Cooking · Gardening · Leadership · National Honor Society · Robotics · Service Club · Skateboarding · Stock Market Club · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Art · Audio Visual · Music · Recording Arts · Theatre · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Sports · Tennis

Additional Information

Classroom Dress CodeCasual
School MembershipsOther school association(s) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Religious AffiliationsNonsectarian
Summer Program DetailsView Summer Program Details
Summer School OfferedYes
Average SAT Score1341
Average ACT Score29

Contact the school

(760) 944-6777
1500 El Camino Real, Encinitas, California 92024
www.grauerschool.com
(760) 944-6777

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