Who We Are
Founded in 1996, Griffin School is a college preparatory high school community defined by academic rigor and creativity.
Community
Culture
Creativity
College Prep
We’re a small high school, 160 students in grades 9-12 tucked into a cozy Central Austin campus. The sense of community is awesome. But the robust community at Griffin doesn’t happen just because of our scale; we work hard to create opportunities for genuine relationships to grow and for students to meaningfully engage with one another every day. Through interactive classes (average 12 students per class) in core academics and the arts and competitive team sports, Griffin students get a rigorous college preparatory academic program and a vibrant, creative, and supportive school community.
We believe in proactive kindness. It’s one of our “Essential Values” - the core values that shape the way we behave and interact within the Griffin community. These values are our commitment to each other and show up in our school programs, the DEI work we are doing, and our inclusive governance structures.
We’re about helping every student develop their ability to think creatively, solve problems creatively, and express themselves creatively. An education rich in the arts enriches all students and prepares them for a professional and personal life that can adapt to a diverse and ever-changing world.
Griffin graduates go on to some of the best universities and liberal arts colleges in the country and overseas. Yep, there are AP classes in every discipline and academic rigor across the curriculum. More than that, our students develop an authentic curiosity and a work ethic that will help them achieve their goals and continue to learn and grow throughout their lives.
Experience
Griffin School
Want to check us out? We’re always eager to welcome prospective students and families to campus. We host open houses each fall and give tours all year round! Rising 9th graders are invited to set up a shadow day, offered on Tuesdays, starting in late September thru February. Contact Caroline, our Director of Admissions, to get on the schedule and receive more info about us - just click the button below:
Where We Go From Here
College Acceptances
Stanford? Yale? WashU? Navy? Yep, our students get into the most selective schools in the country. But our focus is on helping them develop curiosity, skills, and confidence and then finding the college that's the best fit for them. Every Griffin student gets personalized, proactive guidance to navigate the admissions process to produce college options that work for them. A sampling of colleges who have accepted Griffin grads are below.