The process of founding The Bay School of San Francisco began as an inspiring dream and challenge in the late 1990's. A dedicated and farsighted board of trustees comprised of experienced educators, business and civic leaders, as well as parents came together. They shared a common vision and commitment to establish a new independent high school in San Francisco – with a mission focused on preparing students for roles of leadership and engagement in the dynamic world of the 21st century.
The dream was realized in the fall of 2004 as the Bay School opened with a distinguished inaugural faculty and a student body of 62 motivated and capable freshmen, the Class of 2008. At the start of the 2005-06 academic year the next important milestone was reached as the school moved into its beautiful permanent campus at 35 Keyes Avenue at the center of the Presidio of San Francisco – welcoming the freshman Class of 2009. The entire school community joyously celebrated the graduation of the founding Class of 2008 on June 6th 2008. Enrollment has steadily grown to 280 students in the 2010-2011 academic year.
The future holds much in store. The board of trustees, along with committed parents and friends, look ahead with shared excitement to expanding the school's facilities--planning is underway for a dedicated gymnasium and performing arts facilities as well as expanding the school's programs. Join us in supporting The Bay School of San Francisco.
