Archbishop Riordan High School

Summary: Archbishop Riordan High School is committed to 21st Century Learning with a host of challenging innovations and a call to embracing high academic standards, exploring alternative instruction and assessment, and rising above expectations of typical high schools across the nation. Our dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate faculty and our cutting-edge programming meet our students where they are while remaining closer than ever to our Marianist heritage: education for adaptation and change while remaining grounded in faith, service, and family spirit.
At Riordan’s core is a rigorous and challenging curriculum which blends a classic liberal education with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate contemporary times. Students are trained to think critically, express themselves clearly, and identify overlapping themes among disciplines. Each course identifies the essential questions of each field, emphasizing an inquiry-based approach to subjects, and is designed to hone the elemental academic skills in each student. Students take a hands-on, active approach to their education so that they can apply what they learn to real-life situations.
A Riordan student’s academic course load will not merely fulfill University of California and California State University requirements, it will exceed them, allowing more time for additional electives. Students also have the option to take university-level courses at City College of San Francisco, located directly across the street from Riordan’s Campus.

Summary: In the Marianist spirit of hospitality, we are committed to fostering the bonds of our school community.

The arts are a platform for both creative and analytical development, and the skills learned in these realms help our students build the skills to lead in our media-rich society. Students have the opportunity to further explore the arts through the regular academic curriculum and a variety of co-curricular opportunities including full-length performances, clubs, and art-
focused interest groups.

It has been the long-standing tradition and philosophy of the Riordan Athletic Department that participation in athletics is an integral part of the education process. Our Athletics program stresses sportsmanship, self-discipline, teamwork, commitment, and self confidence, as well as dealing with success and overcoming adversity. These lessons enrich a student’s academic life while providing a foundation of character and integrity.

Our athletics staff, including 24 on campus coaches and a strength and conditioning team, is committed to success on the playing fields and in the classroom.