Sir Francis Drake High School

About Sir Francis Drake High School

Sir Francis Drake High School is a public high school located in San Anselmo, California. It is part of the Tamalpais Union High School District. The school was named after the famous English explorer and navigator, Sir Francis Drake.
Sir Francis Drake High School offers a diverse range of educational programs and activities for its students. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and honors classes, as well as a wide range of electives and extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, and swimming.
Sir Francis Drake High School is a supportive and welcoming community that values respect, responsibility, and cooperation. The school is committed to providing its students with a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. The school strives to create a culture of learning and collaboration that encourages students to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

Address:	1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo, CA 94960
Phone:	(415) 453-8770
Site:	tamdistrict.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,355 students

Overview Sir Francis Drake High School

Sir Francis Drake High School serves 1,355 students in grades 9-12.
Sir Francis Drake High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sir Francis Drake High School

Sir Francis Drake High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sir Francis Drake High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.