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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


Grauer Events

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The Grauer School will have our annual observation of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) International Day of Tolerance on Tuesday, February 11, at 12:30-1:30pm. Middle School students will meet in The Justice Center for an interactive workshop with Dr. Dani Scher. High School students will meet in Meyer Hall for an interactive workshop with Dr. Adrienne Habib. Faculty Leads: Alicia Tembi, Shelley Joslin.
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The Visual and Performing Arts Department will be presenting their Originals Café Night event on Thursday, February 13, in Meyer Hall at 6:30pm. Faculty Leads: Isaac Langen and Erin Langen
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The Visual and Performing Arts Department will be presenting their Originals Café Night event on Thursday, February 13, in Meyer Hall at 6:30pm. Faculty Leads: Isaac Langen and Erin Langen
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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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The High School ASB invites students, faculty and staff to dress in celebration on Valentine's Day. Wearing colors such as: pink, white and red or any Valentine's themed clothing.

Student Lead: Ezri R.
Faculty Leads: Shelley & Dominique
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The Shockwave #3848 High School Robotics Team will be competing in a First Tech Challenge (FTC) tournament at Francis Parker High School all day on Sunday, January 19. Faculty Leads: Morgan Brown, Liam Murphy, and Ryan Stevens.