School of the Arts High School (San Francisco)
Overview
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts (S.O.T.A.) is a public high school in San Francisco, California
, in the United States
. S.O.T.A. ranked by Newsweek's
Jay Mathews Challenge Index as the best high school in the United States
in 2007.
In 2010, the school was renamed the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts in honor of Ruth Asawa
. In 2011, the school was recognized as a "California Distinguished School
" by the California Department of Education
as one of the state's most exemplary and inspiring public schools, demonstrating significant gains in narrowing the achievement gap among its students.
S.O.T.A.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. S.O.T.A. ranked by Newsweek's
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
Jay Mathews Challenge Index as the best high school in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 2007.
In 2010, the school was renamed the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts in honor of Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa is a Japanese American sculptor. In San Francisco, she has been called the "fountain lady" for her works that include the mermaid fountain at Ghirardelli Square...
. In 2011, the school was recognized as a "California Distinguished School
California Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
" by the California Department of Education
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education is a California agency that oversees public education. The department oversees funding and testing, and holds local educational agencies accountable for student achievement...
as one of the state's most exemplary and inspiring public schools, demonstrating significant gains in narrowing the achievement gap among its students.
S.O.T.A.
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