In 1995, a group of San Francisco Bay Area educators, community leaders and parents had the dream of founding a new independent high school in San Francisco. They shared high ambitions and a conviction that the Bay Area needed something new and different; something that would take the evolution of independent high school education a step further. At Bay, we balance challenging academics and innovative thinking with a mindful approach to learning and life. Our goal is to see students unlock their individual and collective potential so they begin to realize their roles in a dynamic world. (from bayschoolsf.org)