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
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$21,600
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
B-
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
640
Verbal
680
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
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
White
81%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best HS for the Arts in Texas
#35
Best Private HS in Texas
#58
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
45 Students
St. Edward's University
15 Students
Southwestern University
15 Students
University of Southern California
14 Students
Rice University
14 Students
Sarah Lawrence College
13 Students
Texas A&M University
12 Students
Georgetown University
12 Students
Brown University
12 Students
Cornell University
11 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
15 Students
Political Science and Government
12 Students
Business
10 Students
English
10 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
10 Students
International Relations
10 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media
8 Students
Biology
7 Students
Environmental Science
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/3/2024
Fantastic school, if on the expensive end. The school emphasizes individuality and college readiness, and the environment is incredibly welcoming and accepting.
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.
6/4/2020
I recently graduated from Griffin and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences I had. I transferred to Griffin in the middle of my high school career so I was there for my junior and sophomore year and I don't regret a thing. The teachers and faculty are so amazing and they want to have personally connections with each student. The environment was so welcoming and understanding. I fit right in. When I was having a bad day, I felt safe and let my teachers know and they were very understanding about missed work and we made reasonable plans to get it done. The is school fosters growth and community, and my only regret is not going there sooner. - Natasha F
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Map
About Hyde Park
List Price Range
$197K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
52
Average Home Value
$846,575
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Household Income
$94,554
% of College Grads
76.1%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,689 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 6th to 12th
- Private
- 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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