Drew students develop the skills and mindsets to apply what they learn in meaningful ways; thinking critically and creatively, expressing themselves with confidence, collaborating with care, and acting with purpose in their communities and beyond.
A Relevant Academic Program
At Drew, classes challenge you to think hard, get curious, and find connections; between ideas, the world around you, and the kind of impact you want to have.
And, while the learning is deep and challenging, it isn’t about rote memorization or academic pressure. It’s about depth: challenging ideas, ambitious projects, and high expectations, paired with the support you need to rise to them and go further than you think possible. Being challenged is good. Being overwhelmed? Not so much.
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A Supportive Environment
This is a place where you can stretch, stumble, and soar, surrounded by people who believe in you. We believe that challenge and support can and should co-exist.
Relationships are at the heart of learning at Drew. We build community in small advisory groups that feel like family, in classrooms where you’re appreciated for your quirks, and in everyday moments of sincere connection. Here, support isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s teenager-sized and rooted in deep care.
Drew teachers are experts in their fields who also know and believe in teenagers. They’ll challenge you to think critically, keep it real with their insight and experience, and cheer you on as you figure out what excites you most.
Advisory isn’t just another meeting – it’s your people. Each week, you’ll check in with a small, tight-knit group of students and a dedicated faculty member who really gets to know you. It’s a space to talk things out, reflect on what’s working (and what’s not), and feel grounded in a community that’s got your back. From life chats to college prep, advisory is your steady guide through high school.
Learning isn’t passive here. You’ll have the freedom to shape your path, make bold choices, and take academic risks. Voice and agency aren’t annoying here – they’re expected and encouraged.
Art Is a Verb Here.
Making art isn’t a break from school. At Drew, it is school.
Drew students take arts courses for at least two years, and many choose to continue well beyond that. You’ll learn by making, doing, and performing. You’ll find your voice through visual art, theater, and music, while secretly building skills like collaboration, reflection, and creative risk-taking. Museum visits, artist talks, and public performances round out Drew’s awesome arts experience.
A schedule built for teenagers, not tradition.
Drew’s daily schedule is designed for engagement, balance, and real life.
Classes begin at 8:50 a.m., because we trust the science that shows you are happier and healthier with more sleep and fewer stressed mornings.
You’ll take six classes per semester with one period free. Use that time to meet with teachers, connect with friends, get ahead on homework, whatever.
With daily off-campus privileges, you'll experience city life as an extension of your learning. Grab lunch in the neighborhood. Visit a gallery. Sit in the park and think. At Drew, independence and responsibility go hand in hand.