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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Drew today
Drew School is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools, the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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; 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.
Athletic achievements
2022 NCS Class A Championship, Track and Field - 100M, 200M
2022 BAC Championships, Track and Field - 100M, 200M
2016 NCS Sectional Championship, Boys Varsity Soccer
2016 NCS Sectional Championship, Girls Varsity Soccer
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
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