Drew School
Private high school in San Francisco, California
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Drew School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory high school located in San Francisco, California, United States. Since its founding, Drew has been distinctive for small classes, individualized instruction, and a mission of adapting education to each student.[2]
| Drew School | |
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2901 California St., San Francisco, California | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Established | 1908 |
Head of school | Saya McKenna |
| Faculty | 31 |
| Enrollment | 300 |
Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 |
Campus type | Urban |
| Colors | Green, silver |
| Athletics | 21 teams, JV and Varsity |
Athletics conference | Bay Counties League – Central[1] |
| Mascot | Dragon |
| Endowment | $2.2M |
Annual tuition | $66,800 |
| Newspaper | "2901" |
| Website | http://www.drewschool.org/ |
History
John Sheehan Drew founded Drew School in 1908 as a private tutoring school in San Francisco. Initially serving a single student, the school was created to provide individualized academic instruction for students who were not well served by traditional classroom models.[3]
By 1911, the school had moved to its long-term location at 2901 California Street, at the corner of California and Broderick Streets in the Pacific Heights neighborhood.[4]
Early accounts describe Drew as emphasizing small classes and personalized pacing. A 1926 article in the San Francisco Chronicle noted that the school offered both day and evening classes and served students preparing for university entrance as well as working adults.[5]
Over time the institution evolved from a small coaching school into a fully accredited secondary school. In 1973, Drew School incorporated as a nonprofit organization governed by a board of trustees.[6]
Drew today
Drew School is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools,[7] the California Association of Independent Schools[8] and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[9]
Drew School emphasizes experiential and interdisciplinary education. The school's curriculum includes:
- Interdisciplinary courses combining humanities subjects;
- Experiential learning programs using the city of San Francisco as an extended classroom; and
- Arts programs including theater, music, photography, maker and visual arts.[citation needed]
Campus
Drew underwent a complete renovation in 2001, designed by Perkins + Will;[10] while also adding a 45,000-square-foot (4,200 m2) attached performing arts wing known as the Cuddeback Wing, after Samuel Cuddeback III, who was head of school. The Cuddeback Wing was designed in 2011, and features a noted living wall designed by Patrick Blanc.[11]
Athletic achievements
- 2022 NCS Class A Championship, Track and Field - 100M, 200M[12]
- 2022 BAC Championships, Track and Field - 100M, 200M[13]
- 2016 NCS Sectional Championship, Boys Varsity Soccer[14]
- 2016 NCS Sectional Championship, Girls Varsity Soccer[15]
Fall sports
- Boys' soccer
- Girls' tennis
- Girls' volleyball
- Boys' cross-country
- Girls' cross-country
Winter sports
- Boys' basketball
- Girls' basketball
- Girls' soccer
Spring sports
- Baseball
- Swimming
- Track and field
- Badminton
- Boys' tennis
- Golf (Co-ed)
Notable alumni
- Alexander Massialas (2012), Olympic fencer
- Alexander Wang (2002), fashion designer[16]
- Anne Lamott (1971), writer
- Avram Miller (1963), corporate venture capitalist, scientist, technologist, author
- Mohammad Javad Zarif (1977), Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Tyson Vogel (1999), musician, band member of Two Gallants
- Zuzana Licko (1979), digital typeface pioneer
- Eric Rachmany (2002), guitarist of the band Rebelution