Archie Williams High

1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960

www.tamdistrict.org/archiewilliams

1,224 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

It is important to note that **Sir Francis Drake High School** in San Anselmo, California, underwent a significant name change in 2021. Following a community-led process to address concerns regarding the historical legacy of the school’s namesake, the institution was officially renamed **Archie Williams High School**. The school is part of the Tamalpais Union High School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12.

Archie Williams High School is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to a "small learning community" model, which aims to provide personalized support to students. The school offers a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust performing arts programs, and a competitive athletic department. Known for its distinct campus culture and a philosophy that emphasizes inclusivity and critical thinking, the school remains a cornerstone of the San Anselmo community.

1,224

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Archie Williams High
Demographic	Student Count
White	927
Hispanic	174
Black	12
Asian	28
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
927 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
174 (14.2 %)
Two or More
80 (6.5 %)
Asian
28 (2.3 %)
Black
12 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tamalpais Union High
Phone:	(415)453-8770
Website:	http://www.tamdistrict.org/archiewilliams
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 301

Grade 10 297

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 307