What Admissions Should Be
Welcome to Drew! I hope as you take a look at our website you gain a real appreciation for Drew's vibrant learning community. This is a school that values your unique talents, skills, and interests and provides an exceptional environment for you to stretch yourself, connect, learn, grow and make an impact.
The opportunity to guide families through the admissions process and highlight the transformational experience and outstanding education at Drew is a distinct honor. We often talk about the importance of being known, finding and amplifying your voice, and making an impact here at Drew -- and we believe that process truly begins with the admissions journey. We want to get to know you and we want you to be in the driver seat of this next chapter. Be patient with yourself during this process, be curious, be open, and have some fun with it. I look forward to partnering with you every step of the way.
To learn more about the steps to apply to Drew visit the Admissions Process page here.
Go Dragons!
Joanna Lovett ‘06
Meet the Team
Steps to explore Drew
Using Ravenna, create a Student Profile Once you have created a Ravenna account, search for "Drew School" in the directory and select "Apply" to view all steps, requirements, and events. To learn more about the steps to apply to Drew visit the Admissions Process page here.
Exploring schools through events is an important and exciting part of the admissions experience. We know that seeing a campus and meeting members of the community is crucial for many and we also know that everyone has different schedules and commitments, that is why we are offering both in-person and virtual events this season to ensure everyone has a way of learning and experiencing the magic of Drew.
With the amount of attendees at events it can sometimes feel like it is hard to make a personal connection, but we actually want to talk to you! We are all about connecting and getting to know you at Drew so we encourage you to schedule a call or video session.
Schedule time with Joanna Lovett
Schedule time with Andrea Richerson
Admissions FAQs
Drew is a co-ed, grades 9-12, college preparatory independent school seeking students who have a strong academic background coupled with a sustained and diverse set of interests in the arts, athletics, service and who will contribute to Drew's thriving learning community in a meaningful and valued way. The Admission Committee works to achieve a class composition that is balanced and diverse in many respects.
Drew has between 70-75 students in each grade with an average class size of 15. This perfect size allows for personal attention from teachers to challenge you and prepare you for college and life while also providing the robust social experience you crave in high school.
Drew welcomes applications from International students. Applicants must be fluent in English and able to fully engage in a college preparatory curriculum. Drew does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Families are required to find their own housing; Drew does not arrange home stays. All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must complete all application materials, including the results of the entrance exam. After an international applicant is offered admission and enrolls, Drew will assist the student by issuing the I-20 form needed to apply for an F1 Visa.
Each year, Drew receives applications from a greater number of qualified candidates than there are openings. Decisions to admit, wait pool, or deny candidates are impacted by the pool of students applying. Waitlisted candidates may eventually be re-visited if space becomes available.
Drew students come from all over the San Francisco Bay Area with over 50 zip codes represented. Most students live in San Francisco but nearly 30% of students hail from Marin County, the East Bay, and south of the city. Drew School has a school-organized shuttle that services the North Bay. We are constantly exploring more transportation options so please inquire to learn more!
Drew went test-free in 2020 and therefore standardized testing is not required to apply nor will test scores be received or reviewed.
Yes, space permitting. Please inquire directly with Director of Admissions Joanna Lovett.
We believe that all learners are diverse learners and our program is designed with this in mind. In order for Drew to make well-informed decisions, parents and guardians are required to fully disclose in the application materials all relevant information regarding the applicant’s learning needs. We make our Director of Learning Support available to you during the application process so that you can talk things through. With that information and with the student’s best interest in mind, Drew is able to determine if this is an appropriate educational environment for each applicant.
Yes, your child can re-apply in subsequent years.
Students must use their best judgment and dress in a way that supports the educational goals and values of the school. We have a school handbook to provide more details, but we believe fashion is a form of self-expression. You do you, friend.
We will receive applications from more than 50 different independent, parochial, charter, and public schools in the Bay Area and the world.
Non-Discrimination Policy: The Drew School community welcomes students of any race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The School applies all legal, non-discrimination standards in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs and activities.