The Bay School of San Francisco

The Bay School of San Francisco (“Bay”) was founded in 2004. It’s a private, coeducational college preparatory high school, located in the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco, an innovative national park site, located just steps from the Golden Gate Bridge and in the greater Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Bay serves students grades 9-12.  

At Bay, the distinctive minds and interests of students are valued for their unique strengths. Students are encouraged to think big and then bigger. Bay creates deep, interdisciplinary learning experiences and gives students the tools to enter the world with confidence in their abilities, empathy and ethics, and a spirit of collaboration.  

The school’s curriculum is designed to enable students to take ownership of their learning in an environment of high academic expectations. Students critically evaluate nuanced ideas from multiple perspectives and generate meaning for themselves. They craft creative solutions to real-world problems and come to understand their ability to affect meaningful change. 

Bay students learn to think carefully and act deliberately while considering the experiences and perspectives of others. The practice of mindfulness permeates all aspects of school life, fostering a thoughtful and cohesive community.