Charles R. Drew Alternative School

Overview

Admission Probability
98.2%
Student:Teacher
16:1
Diversity Rank
22
API Rank
1

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Specialty: Coed; General Education

50 Pomona Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
p: 415.330.1526
Email: sch507@sfusd.edu
Website: Visit School Website

The motto at Dr. Charles R. Drew Alternative School is "Children First." The school is known for its nurturing atmosphere and strong academic program. Students meet high standards for academic achievement and behavior. Dr. Charles R. Drew offers hands-on, minds-on project-based learning. Teachers receive ongoing training in mathematics, science trips to natural settings throughout the Bay Area. A corporate partnership with Tetra Tech provides academic support through tutors and a pen pal program. Advent Software volunteers provide additional literacy support.

Test Assessments

Academic Performance Index (API)

  • API Score: 710
  • API Ranking Index: 1

California Standards Test (STAR)

  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (Math): 37.7 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (English): 37.7 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (History): N/A

Student Body

  • Enrollment: 267
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 15.70
  • Male / Female Ratio: 47.2% M / 52.8% F
  • Diversity Index: 22.00
  • English Language Learners: 7.90
  • Average Daily Attendance: 89.3 %
    • Excused Absences: 3.5 %
    • Unexcused Absences: 7.2 %
  • Immunization Exemptions: 0.0 %
  • Drop-out Rate: N/A

Student Demographics

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Faculty

  • Total Number of Teachers (FTE): 17.00
  • Average Years of Service: 7.60 years
  • Average Age of Teachers: 36.40 years
  • Average Annual Teacher's Salary: $54,733.00

Programs

  • Technology:
    • Total Number of Computers: 84
    • Students per Computer: 3.20
    • Rooms with Internet Access: 20
  • Special Education: 8.2 % of Students
  • GATE: 0.0 % of Students
  • Free or Reduced Lunch: 78.8 % of Students

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3-10-2010

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