Caring teachers, strong academics
Bay Area Mom · Mar 2026
5.0
Our daughter has thrived here. Teachers know each child by name and reading levels jumped within one semester.
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Public9-12 Verified
Archie Williams High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960·Marin County·Tamalpais Union High School District
4.5(168)
Overview
Marin public high (formerly Sir Francis Drake) with a renowned communications academy.
Source: California Department of Education and verified parent reviews.
Academic snapshot
1,200
Enrollment
20:1
Student / teacher
4.5
Parent rating
Free (public)
Tuition
Programs
APCommunications AcademyAthletics
Special education support
This school offers documented services and accommodations. ParentGuider advocates can help you navigate enrollment, IEPs, and 504 Plans.
- Resource Specialist Program
What parents love
- +Communications academy
Things to consider
- –Limited diversity
Parent reviews
Great community
K-Dad · Feb 2026
4.0
PTA is active, communication is consistent. Pickup logistics can be chaotic but otherwise excellent.
Inclusive and responsive IEP team
SpEd Parent · Jan 2026
5.0
The resource team genuinely partners with families. Our IEP meetings feel collaborative, not adversarial.
Parent Q&A
How does the school handle homework load?+
Most teachers cap homework at grade-appropriate levels; honors classes assign more reading.
What's the transportation situation?+
School buses are available within district boundaries; many families carpool or walk.
How responsive is the office to parent emails?+
Parents report 24-48 hour turnaround on most requests during the school year.
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School data sourced from the California Department of Education (CDE). Parent ratings and reviews shown here are illustrative samples.