“My high school has best helped me prepare for college by showing me the importance of communication and networking. This school gave me a foundation of people that believe in me, pushed me to do my best, and have guided me to success!”
– Laila Hogan, alumna
About City Arts & Leadership High School
City Arts and Leadership Academy (CAL Academy) is a tuition-free public charter high school dedicated to preparing students for success in college, career and life. We are located in San Francisco’s Excelsior District. CAL Academy offers students a rigorous academic experience and a small, diverse community where students are known, loved and challenged. Our caring, skilled teachers will support your student to learn, grow and become an empowered young adult, ready for college and for all of life’s adventures after high school.
CAL Academy is one of four schools operated by Envision Education, a nonprofit founded in 2002.
100% college acceptance (2- & 4-year)
82% average 4-year college acceptance (Class of 2022)
84% persistence in 4-year colleges
In top 10% A-G completion rate in the state, for all groups of students
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“What I enjoy most about this school is the sense of community. I came from a middle school where no one really understood me, but when I came here, it felt like people actually cared about me and my situation. That really stood out to me, that they really care.”
– Kiere Garrett, alumnus
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
Dear CAL Academy Students and Families,
Thank you for a wonderful first semester! We have a lot to celebrate this school year. We have just finished Presentations of Learning and Family Conferences. During the Presentations of Learning students shared how their learning related to one of our Grad Profile Competencies, such as Critical Thinking or Collectivism. Each student presented at their conference to their families and Advisor. The presentations were thoughtful, reflective, and demonstrated the hard work of our students!
Senior students also participated in College Application Day with the support of teachers and counselors. With college and university applications due soon, this was an important opportunity for Seniors to get the guidance, support, and time needed to successfully apply. 100% of our Seniors are on track to meet California’s A-G Requirements which are needed in order to be accepted to a four-year university. We can’t wait to see what schools they are accepted to!
This year, our Leadership Class has put on incredible school events, including our recent Halloween Carnival. Students collaborated on the creation of a “Haunted Hallway,” and there were games and competitions for all students. In Spanish class, students learned about the traditions of Dia de los Muertos and contributed to a display in our front entry. We’ll continue to have events and learning opportunities like these throughout the year.
Students have engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities during this first semester as well. Clubs are up and running, with the Cooking Club, Basketball Club, and Anime Club being some of the most popular! We just finished the Girls Volleyball season with a strong effort from the team. Next up, we have Girls and Boys Soccer and Basketball, which have just completed try outs!
As a small school, preparing your student for college, career, and life in a safe and supportive environment is our number one priority. We want to continue working together to achieve this goal.
Thank you,
Mr. Phillip Chardon
Principal, City Arts and Leadership Academy
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