The Bay School Of San Francisco
Tel:
(415) 561-5800
- Our Mission: We balance challenging academics and innovative thinking with a mindful approach to learning and life.
- Our goal is to see students unlock their individual and collective potential so they begin to realize their roles in a dynamic world.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 374 students
- Yearly Tuition: $48,100
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10
Top Placements
The Bay School Of San Francisco places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Year Founded | 2004 |
Student Body
Total Students | 374 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 45% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
Average Class Size | 13 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $48,100 |
Tuition Notes | Tuition includes: All books & materials, food service (including lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, and beverages),student laptop computer (including educational and office software apps, technical support, maintenance and repair), athletic uniforms and equipment, Immersives and Senior Signature Project costs, College test prep, required trips and programs. |
% on Financial Aid | 26% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $30,088 |
Admissions Director | Brooke Wilson |
Admissions Associate | Rebecca Dugan |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
School Notes
We model and encourage the following values:
- Love of learning
- Willingness to grow and inquire
- Rigor and discipline in mastering detail
- Accurate and elegant communication in more than one medium and language
- Fearless and thoughtful approach to contemporary and future world problems
- Careful stewardship of time
- Confidence in addressing complex, multifaceted issues
- Understanding and respect for diverse cultural and religious traditions
- Sense of kindly community and respect for individuals and differing points of view
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