San Francisco University High School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
San Francisco, CA
3065 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in San Francisco
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
- Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
In San Francisco, California, San Francisco University High School is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 480 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 480
- Teachers
- 59.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 254 girls, 226 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent high schools in California.
- Compared with 61 independent high schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about San Francisco University High School
What grades does San Francisco University High School serve?
San Francisco University High School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend San Francisco University High School?
About 480 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at San Francisco University High School?
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