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Welcome to The Grauer School!

As a premier independent private school in San Diego, we are steadfastly dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s leaders for roles in our global community. The Grauer School was founded in 1991 by Dr. Stuart Grauer to provide teens with an environment to develop their own empowered voices. Our green, six-acre campus in Encinitas, California offers diverse programs accommodating approximately 160 students in grades seven through 12.

Our Socratic learning environment allows our students to stand on their own two feet while developing critical thinking skills necessary to meet the unique challenges of a rapidly changing society and world. Our curriculum allows students the flexibility to take classes for fun, learn how to make mistakes, become confident pursuing their passions, and ultimately follow their hearts doing things they are drawn to, rather than plotting out preordained or controlled paths they have little or no control over.

At the Grauer School, we believe our students achieve more enduring outcomes by cultivating independent thinking faculties necessary for self-empowerment, which includes forming core values like personal motivation, freedom, and courage. Our innovative curriculum has resulted in many students matriculating to the nation’s finest colleges and universities. As an inclusive independent school committed to celebrating diversity in all forms, we welcome students of many cultural and social backgrounds throughout the United States and across the globe.

A visit here could easily change the way you see great education

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An Inclusive Independent Private School in San Diego


Graduation Cap

96% Acceptance rate to the

top two colleges of choice

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176 Sister schools worldwide

(UNESCO Associated Schools)

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41Countries students
have traveled to on expeditions

Top 10

Top 10 Places to work in the U.S.

-Outside Magazine

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70% Student body participation in team sports


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We will be operating under a 7-Period Day schedule today.

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All parents are invited to join the monthly Parent Association Meetings, held at 9:00am in Meyer Hall.  

Monthly Focus: Gala Planning
PA Co-Presidents: Ann Chhokar and Jenny Hong
Faculty Lead: Lindsay Zickler
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We will be operating under an Odd Friday schedule today. Students will attend periods 1, 3, 7, and 5.

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The High School ASB will be presenting a Spring Carnival this afternoon from 3:30-6:30pm. Faculty Leads: Shelley Joslin and Dominique Bartoughian.
Who: Grauer School students and families
What:Spring Carnival including various activities and entertainment such as: live music, face painting, competitions, game booths, and inflatable and more…it will be $10 to attend the carnival and tickets for activities will be sold: $5 for 5 tickets, $10 for 10 tickets etc. There will be grilled food w/ gluten free and vegetarian options as well as popcorn and snow cones. 
When: Friday, April 25th from 3:30-6:30pm
Where: On the Grauer campus
Why:To make memories with peers! 
*Please note that this event was rescheduled from Friday, March 14 (rain reschedule)
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Sebastian Brown from the University of Oregon, also a representative from the Regional Admissions Counselors of California (RACC) organization will be hosting a financial aid workshop for all parents/families on April 29 from 6:00-7:30pm. Topics will include scholarships vs. federal aid vs. merit aid. Information about the FAFSA and CSS profile and more. Faculty Lead: Shelley Joslin.
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We will be operating under an Even Friday schedule today.  Students will attend periods 2, 4, 6, and 5.

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Our Class of 2025 will be presenting their Senior Graduation Defense presentations this week. Presentations run from 9:00am-noon daily in Meyer Hall. Faculty Lead: Dana Abplanalp-Diggs
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Our Class of 2025 will be presenting their Senior Graduation Defense presentations this week. Presentations run from 9:00am-noon daily in Meyer Hall. Faculty Lead: Dana Abplanalp-Diggs