Admissions Welcomes You!

Urban believes there is a better way to educate high school students.

Dear Prospective Students and Parents/Guardians,

This fall, we invite you to discover what makes Urban unique: from science fieldwork in Golden Gate Park to immersive studies in the Bay Area’s diverse communities and world-class museums, we learn by doing, exploring, and critically examining the complexity all around us. Visit our classrooms to see first-hand how Urban’s rich student-teacher relationships — powered by curiosity and collaboration — bring our college-like curriculum to life, encouraging students to push boundaries and make mistakes, all toward the goal of becoming the person they want to be.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and get to know you throughout the admissions season.

There are many shades of Urban “Blue” and we hope you see yourself as one of them!

Warmly,

Lauren Byrne, Director of Admissions
Ken Chou (’14), Associate Director of Admissions
Nick Andino (’18), Admissions Associate and Outreach Coordinator
Audrey Mills (’14), Admissions Fellow and DEI Support

What’s Next?

In mid-August (circle back here in the summer for the exact date!), you will be able to view the application and register for admissions events to visit Urban! Events are first-come, first-served — and they DO fill up! Make sure to click "Apply."
In August, the first step is to complete the Urban Intake Form so we can get to know you and share any relevant information about our programs.
Reminders: Our admissions process and events are intended for 8th graders and their families — we look forward to meeting 7th grade families when they're in their final year of middle school! Space for transfer students into grades 10 and 11 is limited; feel free to reach out to us with questions. Urban is test free and will not accept standardized test scores from applicants.
If you have any questions, connect with us or any of our community members, and know that we will be with you every step of the way to guide you and your family through this exciting high school search process!