Drew School
| Drew School | |
|---|---|
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 | $1.5M[2] |
| Annual tuition | $64,200 |
| Newspaper | "2901" |
| Website | http://www.drewschool.org/ |
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. [3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
Drew today
Drew School is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools,[8] the California Association of Independent Schools[9] and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[10]
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.
Campus
Drew underwent a complete renovation in 2001, designed by Perkins + Will;[11] 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.[12]
Athletic achievements
- 2022 NCS Class A Championship, Track and Field - 100M, 200M [13]
- 2022 BAC Championships, Track and Field - 100M, 200M [14]
- 2016 NCS Sectional Championship, Boys Varsity Soccer[15]
- 2016 NCS Sectional Championship, Girls Varsity Soccer[16]
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 [17]
- 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
See also
References
- ^ Balan, Jeremy (April 28, 2011). "International and Drew to swap leagues in 2012". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ Gormley, Kerry S. (January 2010). "Tuition Makeover" (PDF). Currents: Council for Advancement and Support of Education: 32–34. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 7, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ "Drew School". San Francisco Chronicle. August 8, 1926. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ San Francisco Chronicle, August 8, 1926.
- ^ Drew School official website.
- ^ San Francisco Chronicle, August 8, 1926.
- ^ Drew School institutional history.
- ^ "Drew School". Organizational Member Information. National Association of Independent Schools. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ "Northern California Schools" (PDF). CAIS Membership Directory: 4. 2010. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ "Drew School" (PDF). Directory of Schools. Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Drew College Preparatory". Perkins + Will. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ King, John (October 27, 2009). "Botanist's green walls take plants to new level". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ "Track & Field, Cross Country Results, Statistics".
- ^ "Track & Field, Cross Country Results, Statistics".
- ^ "2016 Tournament Brackets and Results". MaxPreps.
- ^ "2017 Tournament Brackets and Results". MaxPreps.
- ^ "Fashion of the future has Bay Area Roots".