The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls is an independent, college preparatory girls' school, grades 6–12, located in West Los Angeles, California, United States. Archer currently enrolls 490 students from 79 different zip codes and 141 feeder schools.

The Archer School for Girls
Location
11725 Sunset Boulevard

Brentwood, Los Angeles
,
CA
90049

United States
Information
TypeIndependent
Motto"Ambitious, Joyful Learning"
Established1995 (1995)
FoundersMegan Callaway
Victoria Shorr
Diana Meehan
Head of schoolElizabeth English
Faculty70
Grades6–12
GenderFemale
Enrollment490
Classes155
Average class size16
Student to teacher ratio7:1
Campus7 acres[1]
Color(s)   
AthleticsFall: Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country, Swimming, Equestrian

Winter: Soccer, Basketball, Equestrian

Spring: Equestrian, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Tennis
MascotThe Panther
PublicationArtemis (School Magazine)
NewspaperThe Oracle
Tuition$42,225
Websitewww.archer.org

History

Archer was founded in 1995 by Megan Callaway, Victoria Shorr, and Diana Meehan, who are all graduates of girls' schools and parents of daughters about to enter middle school. According to Diana Meehan, the name Archer was chosen to signify a place where girls would be taught to be self-sufficient based on research specific to female learners.[2] The school started in a converted Pacific Palisades dance studio with just over 30 sixth and seventh grade students.

In 1999 the school purchased the Eastern Star Home for Women in Brentwood Village, a building designed by California architect William Mooser.[3] The building has been designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and is listed in the California and National Registers of Historic Places.[2][4]

One of Archer's numerous traditions is the raising of a maypole each year in spring. The tradition began in 1981 when an anonymous donor arranged to have the maypole constructed for the residents of the Eastern Star Home for Women and then located at the site. Archer has continued this tradition, with 6th grade students performing a maypole dance on the last day of school.[5]

In 2003, Archer received the LA Conservancy Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse.[6]

Academics

In addition to the traditional middle and high school subjects taught, Archer partners with the Online School for Girls to offer additional STEM, and language courses to students.[7] In the 2018-2019 year, the School offered 149 courses.[8]

Notable alumnae

References
  1. Capuano, Erin P. (19 February 2015). "Review: Archer School for Girls". Digital Journal. Los Angeles. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  2. Meehan, Diana (2007). Learning like a girl: educating our daughters in schools of their own (1st ed.). New York: PublicAffairs. ISBN 978-1-58648-410-1.
  3. "Eastern Star Home, 11725 Sunset, Brentwood, Los Angeles. March 30, 1932". Huntington Digital Library. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  4. "(#440)" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  5. "A magical mystery maypole rises in Brentwood - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. 2004-05-02. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  6. Reynolds, Christopher (March 30, 2003). "Preservation projects praised - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  7. "Online School for Girls puts focus on connection, collaboration". LA Times. 2014-07-19. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  8. "Archer Course Catalog" (PDF). The Archer School for Girls. 2015-10-21. Retrieved 2019-01-21.

Further reading
  • "Global Nomads Group Relies on Videoconferencing to Connect Students Worldwide", Annamaria DiGiorgio. T.H.E. Journal. Tustin: Feb. 2004. Vol.31, Iss. 7; pg. 8. PMID (ProQuest Media Identifier): 19693. Videoconferencing between Archer School, a school in New York, and a school in Israel during Global Perspective.
  • "Students capitalize on ingenuity in the face of dangers", Lily Richman. The Santa Monica Daily Press. Santa Monica: Dec 2018
  • "School News: A Student-Controlled Newspaper", National Association of Independent Schools. Fall 2018. The story of how Archer’s school newspaper club evolved into an award-winning student-run news site.
  • “The Hollywood Insider's Guide to L.A. Private Schools”, The Hollywood Reporter staff. Los Angeles: Aug. 2017. How Archer compares to other Los Angeles-area independent schools.

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