Averroes High School

Averroes High School We aim to become a leader in secondary education, providing students with unparalleled intellectual, social, spiritual and personal growth.

Averroes High school was founded in 2010 by a a group of educators eager to provide a strong option for the Muslim youth in the Bay Area. These Muslim educators joined together their classical teaching knowledge with their modern teaching skills along with a constant lens or morality and hope in supporting students for success. It is our goal to support our students with strong sense of identity a

nd clarity if vision. Our board of directors is made up of educators and community leaders dedicated to creating a unique Islamic high school experience. Mohsin Imam
Strategy & Business Development Manager at Google

Saif Vohra
Director of Finance at Cisco

Hazem Mahmoud
Data Solutions Architect at Cloudera Foundation

Khalid Kadir
Continuing Lecturer at UC Berkeley

Roberta Davenport
Senior Manager at DocuSign

Reem Bilbeisi
Certified Secondary Educator

08/18/2026

Professional Development at Averroes: We Are Not Here to Replicate School. We Are Here to Rethink It

This week, our professional development led by our co-founder Reem Bilbeisi, engaged our faculty in the deeper question at the heart of the Averroes philosophy:

Who do we want our students to become by the time they graduate?

For us, that question matters more than simply asking what students can memorize, what content they can cover, or what grades they can earn.

We believe education is about formation, not just information. We believe students should leave Averroes as thinkers, questioners, collaborators, problem-solvers, and human beings who understand themselves and their responsibility to the world around them.

We spent significant time engaging with the ideas in Dumbing Us Down and the work of John Taylor Gatto, challenging the assumptions we have inherited about what school is supposed to look like, what learning requires, and what happens when education becomes more about compliance than curiosity.

These conversations are not theoretical at Averroes.
They shape our classrooms.
They shape how we understand our role as educators.
And ultimately, they shape the experience we want every student to have.

08/14/2026

Jumu’ah Reminder | Popular or Respected?

This week Ustadh Siddique, our Theology teacher, shared a meaningful reflection with our students: What is the difference between being popular and being respected?

High school is a journey filled with choices about who we become, how we treat others, and what values we choose to stand by. Popularity can be temporary, but respect is earned through character, integrity, humility, and consistency.

As our students grow academically and personally, we want them to ask not only, “How do I want others to see me?” but also, “Who am I becoming?”

May Allah guide our students to seek what is lasting over what is fleeting, character over recognition, and His pleasure above the approval of others.

Jumu’ah Mubarak from all of us at Averroes.

08/13/2026

A Tradition of Welcome

Today concludes our New Student Session at Averroes High School, a special tradition that takes place before the official school year begins.

This week-long session is designed to introduce all new students to the Averroes way of learning, growing, and connecting. Throughout the week, students experience a range of classes and learning experiences, while also exploring our school culture, values, character development, nutrition, and the people who make up our community. It is an opportunity for students to become familiar with the expectations, relationships, and educational environment that will shape their high school experience.

A special shout-out to our ELA students! This year’s workshop set an exceptional academic standard: all of our incoming students arrived having fully read their assigned text, Long Way Down. That level of preparation meant they could move beyond introductory review and dive straight into close reading, critical analysis, and higher-order thinking.

Next week, our faculty and staff begin Professional Development Week - a time to reflect, collaborate, strengthen our practice, and prepare intentionally for the year ahead!

08/07/2026

“My Lord, increase me in knowledge.“ (Qur’an 20:114)

At Averroes High School, we strive to cultivate students who pursue knowledge with purpose, lead with integrity, and use their education in service to Allah and humanity.

On this blessed Jumu’ah, we pray for our recent graduates as they begin the next chapter of their journeys at UC Berkeley, Purdue University, UC Davis, UC Riverside, and San José State University.

May Allah increase them in beneficial knowledge, keep their hearts firm upon faith, bless them with righteous companions, grant them sincerity and humility in success, protect them from every trial, and make them a source of goodness wherever they go.

Jumu’ah Mubarak from all of us at Averroes.

08/05/2026

Our staff is back, and our hearts are focused on one purpose: our students.

Today’s collaborative work focused on a vital question: How do we support students who are struggling while continuing to challenge those who are excelling?

Our faculty shared key pedagogical strategies for every phase of instruction:
Pre-Assessment: Identifying baseline understanding to tailor our approach.
Instructional Scaffolding: Delivering real-time support so every learner builds confidence.
Extension & Enrichment: Providing complex challenges to push excelling students further.

These professional conversations are an essential part of our preparation. By learning from one another, we strengthen our instructional practices and create an environment where every student is empowered to thrive.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back.

This week’s community read invites us to reflect on a timeless question:What is the true purpose of education?In Dumbing...
08/03/2026

This week’s community read invites us to reflect on a timeless question:

What is the true purpose of education?

In Dumbing Us Down, award-winning educator John Taylor Gatto challenges readers to think critically about conventional schooling and asks whether our educational systems consistently cultivate curiosity, independence, creativity, and moral responsibility.

At Averroes High School, we believe that meaningful education goes beyond memorization. It is about nurturing thoughtful, principled young people who ask good questions, seek truth, and develop the wisdom to serve others.

Whether you agree with Gatto’s conclusions or not, engaging with diverse perspectives strengthens our own thinking. Great education begins with thoughtful dialogue.

As we look back at this early photo of our two co-founders, we’re reminded that one of the greatest forms of ṣadaqah jar...
08/01/2026

As we look back at this early photo of our two co-founders, we’re reminded that one of the greatest forms of ṣadaqah jariyah (continuous charity) is investing in beneficial knowledge that continues to shape hearts and minds long after a lesson ends.

Each student who learns, grows in character, serves their community, and passes that good on to others becomes part of a ripple effect that, by Allah’s permission, continues for generations.

On this blessed Jumu’ah, we ask Allah to accept every sincere effort made by those who helped build and sustain Averroes High School, to bless our students and families, and to make this institution a source of lasting benefit in this life and the next.

Jumu’ah Mubarak from all of us at Averroes.

At Averroes, athletics are an extension of the classroom. Every practice and game is a chance to cultivate character, le...
07/30/2026

At Averroes, athletics are an extension of the classroom. Every practice and game is a chance to cultivate character, leadership, and a shared purpose.

When students learn to lift each other up on the court, they build skills, resilience, and friendships that last long after the final whistle.

May Allah grant all of our students sincerity in their effort, strength in their character, and righteous companions who inspire them to become the best versions of themselves.

From the archives: a Professional Development summer session centered on one enduring belief - Meaningful learning begin...
07/29/2026

From the archives: a Professional Development summer session centered on one enduring belief - Meaningful learning begins with meaningful relationships.

As rapid advancements in technology and AI reshape the world, the qualities that make us deeply human become even more vital. Knowledge matters, but so do empathy, presence, mentorship, and genuine connection.

Technology can enrich education, but it will never replace the trust built between a dedicated teacher and a student. At Averroes High School, we strive to know each student beyond their test scores, cultivating an environment where every young person feels seen, valued, and challenged to grow.

Because in an era defined by advancing technology, nurturing our shared humanity is more important than ever.

“If a child develops a deep love for reading and meaningful conversation, much of the work of education is already accom...
07/28/2026

“If a child develops a deep love for reading and meaningful conversation, much of the work of education is already accomplished.” -Michael Strong, Educational Entrepreneur & Author of The Habit of Thought

At Averroes High School, we transform this principle into daily classroom practice:

Socratic Dialogue: Small group discussions that build analytical reasoning and articulation.

Project-Based Learning: Interdisciplinary applications that bridge theory with real-world problems.

Textual Mastery: Deep engagement with rich foundational texts rather than surface-level reading.

This week’s community read:
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading by Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren

Why we recommend it:
Reading isn’t just about turning pages; it’s about active dialogue with the author. Adler breaks down how to advance from simple inspectional reading to deep, analytical, and Socratic reading, the exact mindset we cultivate in our classrooms every day.

What is one book that completely changed the way you think? Drop it in the comments below!

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