St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
San Francisco, CA
2001 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in San Francisco
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
In San Francisco, California, St. Ignatius College Preparatory is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 1,585 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 1,585
- Teachers
- 127.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 751 girls, 834 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of Catholic schools in California.
- Compared with 21 Catholic schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Jesuit Schools Network
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 St. Ignatius College Preparatory
What grades does St. Ignatius College Preparatory serve?
St. Ignatius College Preparatory serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend St. Ignatius College Preparatory?
About 1,585 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Ignatius College Preparatory?
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