Teacher, Leader, Miguel Man for Life
Welcome from Dr. David Palank; President of San Miguel School
Transforming Lives for Seventeen Years
(Above) Dr. Palank at Graduation, June 2024
(Right) Mr. Palank’s social studies classroom circa 2009
To my San Miguel Community,
I joined San Miguel School in 2007, and in my years as a teacher and principal, I witnessed hundreds of young men thrive under our care. It is now my profound honor to serve as President. I have dedicated my professional life to our mission because I’ve seen the transformative impact a San Miguel education has on our students’ lives.
Our model provides students with a high-quality middle school education that fosters skills that will continue to serve them into the future. We now have 425 graduates who have gone on to distinguish themselves in high school, college, and their careers, and our results speak for themselves:
100 percent of San Miguel students are accepted into competitive independent college-preparatory high schools with financial aid
100 percent of our alumni graduate from high school, compared to a high school graduation rate of 49% among disadvantaged Latino males
90 percent of San Miguel alumni who graduated from high school in 2024 proceeded to college, compared to a college enrollment rate of 27% among Latino males
These statistics show the powerful impact that we've made as an organization. But of course, the best way to see our impact is through the stories of our individual students: where they begin, the triumphs they experience in school and their careers, and the impact they make in their communities.
Whether you are looking for an excellent and affordable private school for your son or you are seeking an opportunity to invest your time or treasure for maximum impact, I invite you to learn more about San Miguel School. Explore our website to discover what our Miguel Men accomplish; or better yet, join us on campus for a visit to see our mission in action: transforming lives through education.
Live Jesus in our Hearts … Forever!
Dr. David Palank
President
San Miguel School -- Washington, D.C.
The early years at San Miguel
“We’re a community; we’re more than just a school. We’re a brotherhood... pushing each other forward.”