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Our sports teams enjoy a long, winning history with more than 75 percent of the student body participating in athletics.Performing Arts
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Community Voices
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Anthony, Class of 2020
LWHS is the perfect school for me as a learner. I’ve found peers and teachers who provide support for me whenever I need help. I came to LWHS because of the rigorous classes, amazing shops, and welcoming and diverse community. The inclusive, welcoming community allows me to express myself fully, and makes it easy to talk to new people from very different backgrounds.Read More -
Ari, Class of 2021
Read MoreFunniest 9th grade experience?I was quickly trying to get to my next class and accidentally walked into a senior class. At the moment, I was kind of embarrassed, but because of this mistake, some of the kids in that class are now my good friends! -
Charlotte, Class of 2020
Read MoreFavorite Lick memory?During my frosh year two students hired a Michael Jackson impersonator to perform during lunch and it was genuinely one of the most bizarre things I have ever witnessed. He gave his all in that performance and was jumping off of lunch tables and sprinting through the Shops Pit. Only at Lick… -
Lucy, Class of 2020
Read MoreFavorite sport?Definitely softball! The community on our team is unlike any other—playing a sport we love every day has helped us bond like family. Honestly, playing any sport in high school is a great way to make new friends. But I'm biased; softball is definitely the best team at Lick. -
Nora, Class of 2020
At LWHS I’ve had access to more opportunities and experiences than I thought was possible. I love the small class sizes because they are so supportive and encourage students to step out of their comfort zones. Knowing my teachers and fellow classmates on a more personal level makes me feel a lot more comfortable to ask questions and admit when I don’t understand something.Read More -
Raji, Class of 2020
Read MoreFavorite spot in the school?My favorite spot at Lick is the Archives Room. It’s a really nice area to get work done and also hang out with my friends. -
Ryan, Class of 2021
Read MoreWhat advice would you give your 9th grade self?Enjoy the journey. Don’t focus too much on achieving some ultimate goal. Instead, make time to have fun along the way. -
Saray, Class of 2020
Read MoreWhat advice would you give your 9th grade self?Something I would tell my 9th grade self is to try as many new things as you can. There are so many different clubs, sports, and opportunities at Lick that I wish I took advantage of as a Frosh. -
Yeshi Gusfield, History Department
Someday I would like to...Read More
Break or set a Guinness World Record—I don't really care what for. Maybe longest uninterrupted hula-hoop session. -
Youssou Fall, Technical Arts Department
What’s your favorite class to teach?Read More
Design and Technology -
Laralyn Bergstedt ’92, Science Department
Read MoreWhat is your favorite part of teaching at LWHS?
Belonging to a vibrant community that continually inspires me to learn and grow.
Lick-Wilmerding High School
755 Ocean Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94112 | 415.333.4021
A private school with public purpose, Lick-Wilmerding High School develops the head, heart, and hands of highly motivated students from all walks of life, inspiring them to become lifelong learners who contribute to the world with confidence and compassion.