Over Drew Charter School twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.

As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.

R.I.S.E. is a STEAM-focused after-school program at Charles R. Drew Charter School. We provide engaging academic and enrichment opportunities to over 400 students in grades PreK through 5th grade. Students are divided into academies based on grade level:

Each week, students participate in two enrichment courses of their choosing instructed by industry professionals. Additionally, participants complete various activities with Program Instructors that focus on combining core subjects, STEAM, and recreation. Staff report from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM; student programming begins at 3:45 PM.