The Griffin School is a rigorous college preparatory high school in Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Griffin students receive a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them to be engaged thinkers, communicators and creators. Small classes allow for tailored instruction and meaningful discussion. A deep respect for students’ individuality and freedom of expression helps young learners to grow and thrive both in and outside the classroom.
In addition to high-level academics, Griffin is home to one of the city’s most competitive fine arts programs. The school offers intensive courses in creative writing, painting and fashion. Weekly art workshops run the gamut from podcasting and weaving to songwriting. Students can take private music lessons, participate in full-scale theater productions or realize their own artistic visions. Graduates often go on to top art colleges.
When they aren’t making art or absorbed in scholarly pursuits, you can find Griffin students playing team sports, enjoying activities like rock climbing, warrior arts and yoga or out in the community while fulfilling the school’s service-learning requirement.
Challenging academics paired with a myriad of opportunities for exploration make the Griffin School a leading choice for private education in central Austin.
Griffin School
160
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Adam Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$23,000
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
640
Verbal
690
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%
White
72.2%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian
7.3%
Black
4%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
School Rankings
#4
Best HS for the Arts in Texas
#36
Best Private HS in Texas
#62
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
43 Students
Southwestern University
17 Students
Rice University
16 Students
St. Edward's University
15 Students
Trinity University
14 Students
University of Washington
13 Students
Brown University
13 Students
Texas A&M University
12 Students
Georgetown University
12 Students
Lewis & Clark College
12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
18 Students
Business
11 Students
English
11 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
11 Students
Political Science and Government
10 Students
History
9 Students
International Relations
9 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media
9 Students
Biology
8 Students
Computer Science
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/25/2022
Our Griffin student just graduated this spring and we are glad that she was a part of this community during the pandemic. There was a lot of intention placed around trying to find creative and authentic ways to build community and to keep school as much like school as possible. Overall curriculum was challenging and there are choices for acceleration if you have a child that wants those opportunities (such as AP classes). There has been a successful attempt to build up the athletics program and several recent students have been recruited for college teams in Cross Country and Track. My student found a wide range of club options and the music and art instruction is above and beyond what you might expect from a small school. There is a lot of flexibility and acceptance for students to be who they need to be.
11/17/2017
They don't care about mental health, they act like they do and they put up a front to parents and the outside world. But inside they don't care about what happens to the students, they don't care if you have panic attacks or diagnosed depression, they just care about money.
7/5/2016
Griffin is a small and personalized high school, and everyone really knows everyone at the school. The staff, students, and parents are caring and kind, and there is a lot of focus on building and maintaining a healthy social dynamic at the school. People feel safe at Griffin.
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Map
List Price Range
$197K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$806,256
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$94,554
% of College Grads
76.1%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,691 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
39.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 6th to 12th
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- K to 12th
- Private
- 8th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Shipe Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Sparky Park
- Picnic Area
Cherrywood Pocket Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Central Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Triangle Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Playground
Charles Alan Wright Fields at the Berry M. Whitaker Sports Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
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Griffin School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 5001 Evans Ave in Austin, TX. Annual tuition is $23,000. The school has a total enrollment of 160 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Griffin School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $806,256. Discover additional schools in the area, like Academy of Thought and Industry at Austin, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Huntington-Surrey School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Griffin School.