Griffin School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Austin, TX
5001 Evans Ave, Austin, TX 78751
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in Texas
- Growing: enrollment up 139% since 2011–12
Griffin School is an independent private school in Austin, Texas, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 160 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent high schools in Texas. Enrollment has grown about 139% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 160
- Teachers
- 31.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 70 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent high schools in Texas (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of independent high schools in Texas.
- Compared with 15 independent high schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Griffin School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Griffin School
What grades does Griffin School serve?
Griffin School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Griffin School?
About 160 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Griffin School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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