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
Dr. Grauer has continually risked it all to create a unique, immersive learning environment. Learn how his passion, adventure, and deep connection to students and the natural world resulted in a widely sought-after education model based on freedom, creativity, and fearless teaching.
The Grauer High School ASB/Leadership class hosted our annual Club Fair on September 10. We had many different clubs represented at this event, and we encourage all of our students to participate in clubs to develop relationships and make connections with other students and faculty members.
We would like to give a huge shoutout to all of our 7th Grade students for completing the UCSD Challenge Course! They all did an incredible job at conquering their fears, working collaboratively, and being there for each other.
96% Acceptance rate to the
top two colleges of choice
176 Sister schools worldwide
(UNESCO Associated Schools)
41Countries students
have travelled to on expeditions
Top 10 Places to work in the U.S.
-Outside Magazine
70% Student body participation in team sports
We will be operating under an Odd Friday schedule today. Students will attend periods 1, 3, 7, and 5.
We will be operating under a 7-Period Day schedule today.
We will be operating under an Even Friday schedule today. Students will attend periods 2, 4, 6, and 5.
At The Grauer School, we prioritize our students’ curiosity, independence, and joy, and we value relationships above all else. Our teachers know their students. They make time to listen and to guide, face-to-face. As a result, Grauer students develop the courage and freedom to cultivate their curiosity, master academic requirements, and engage in their school community. In many ways, this is the root of our success. Our kids learn to think, to nurture their unique ideas, to find joy in the process of learning, and ultimately to create the world they want to live in. Imagine the possibilities.
Everyone is invited to our Open House on Saturday, November 2, 2024, between 11:00am and 2:00pm. We’ll be hosting tours of our beautiful campus and answering all your questions. This is an excellent way to get to know our school and to meet some of our amazing teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Click here to learn more and RSVP for our Open House event.
Discover Grauer tours are a great opportunity for families to visit our campus and classrooms while school is in session. Through small group tours, families can experience "a day in the life" of a Grauer student. Discover Grauer tours take place from 9:15am to 10:30am. The dates of the upcoming Discover Grauer tours will be on November 14, 2024; December 4, 2024; January 14, 2025; January 22, 2025; January 30, 2025; February 5, 2025; and March 6, 2025. Space is limited - click here to learn more and RSVP for one of our Discover Grauer events.
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