DREW (CHARLES) COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 178 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Charles Drew College Preparatory Academy, located in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public school that serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District, the academy places a strong emphasis on academic rigor and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond. The school is named in honor of Dr. Charles Drew, a pioneering African American surgeon and medical researcher, and it seeks to embody his legacy of excellence and perseverance within its educational mission.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that bridges the gap between home and the classroom. By integrating a college-preparatory mindset at an early age, Charles Drew Academy strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background. Through a curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional learning, the faculty works to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate both their academic paths and their broader community responsibilities.

For more information, contact Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy at (415) 330-1526 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.