Urban School of San Francisco

Overview

The Urban School of San Francisco is an independent, co-educational private high school established in 1966. Located in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, it serves around 420 students and focuses on fostering a passion for learning and building an inclusive community. The school emphasizes holistic development, balancing intellectual, artistic, physical, emotional, and social growth, viewing high school as a vital experience in itself.

Urban employs innovative educational approaches, including block scheduling, a recognized community service program, and a 1:1 student laptop initiative. The curriculum is college-preparatory, covering arts, English, history, languages, sciences, and mathematics, complemented by a broad co-curricular program. The modern campus features a wellness center, gymnasium, flexible classrooms, and a rooftop turf field, designed to promote natural light and community engagement. Student life is enriched with athletics, a school newspaper, and various activities that celebrate individuality and encourage strong parent involvement.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 415-626-2919
• Website: urbanschool.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/the-urban-school-of-san-francisco

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• nationally recognized college preparatory curriculum
• innovative handson & blended learning
• integrated 11 laptop program since 2000
• small class size with expert teachers
• igniting a passion for learning since 1966
• primary & secondary education
• service learning department
• haight-ashbury neighborhood
• progressive education
• student-centered curriculum
• culturally responsive pedagogy
• multicultural society
• summer programming
• inclusive community
• diversity recruitment
• equity-focused professional development
• inclusive policies
• alumni engagement
• tradition of reflection and evolution
• student-led forums
• teacher collaboration
• student leadership
• campus development
• academic challenge
• creative arts courses
• fieldwork and community service
• field trips integrated into schedule
• diverse high school
• student voice
• multidisciplinary learning
• ungraded electives
• social responsibility
• identity development programs
• environmental sustainability
• student affinity groups
• faculty development
• fine arts schools
• admissions process
• culturally responsive curriculum
• social justice initiatives
• mental health support
• student agency
• community engagement
• student leadership training
• longer class periods
• innovative teaching methods
• equity and belonging
• fundraising and endowment
• diversity and inclusion
• college preparatory
• experiential learning
• community service integration
• diversity and inclusion training
• affinity groups for students
• monthly parent/guardian organization p-ideas
• long class periods
• education
• advanced electives
• primary/secondary education
• education management
• professional training & coaching
• middle schools & high schools

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• Gmail
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• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
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• Remote
• Tor
• Ubuntu

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