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Archbishop Riordan High School

San Francisco, California, USA
Co-Ed, Roman Catholic

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175 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, California, USA 94112

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Director of Admissions: Danny Curtin
Admissions Phone:(415) 586-8200 ext. 233Fax:415-586-4778
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.riordanhs.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $100
  • International Application Fee: No Fee
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1949
  • Campus Size: 14 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-12th
  • Accredited by: WASC
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th
Day
Grades 9th-12th
Total
Girls     4 225 229
Boys     19 600 619
Total     23 825 848

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $58,000
  • 5-Day Boarding: $35,000
  • Day Tuition Fee: $21,950
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 59.00%
  • Average Awarded: $6,000
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 6.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $8,000
  • Current Endowment: $5,000,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $5,896
 

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.

Department Director: Tim Reardon

Average Class Size: 23

Full Time Teachers: 65

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 61.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Semester

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 20

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
  • Engineering Program
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • American Sign Language
Religion/Philosophy:
  • The Bible
  • Ethics
  • Faith
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Justice
  • Theology
  • World Religions
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Multimedia
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Composition
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Art
  • Debate
  • Design
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Public Speaking
  • Studio Art
  • Television Production
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rifle Team
  • Enrichment Courses
  • Auto Engineering
  • Makers Space
  • Engineering Program
  • St. Francis Scholars
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Engineering
AP Courses Available:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • US Government & Politics
  • Physics C
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • US History
  • World History
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Summary: Archbishop Riordan is San Francisco’s only boarding program. We believe that the young men and women provide a unique US integration opportunity that is unmatched at other high schools.
We are proud of our ability to help foster our students’ development under the guiding principles of a Marianist education: Provide an integral, quality education; Educate in family spirit; Educate for service, justice and peace; and Educate for adaptation and change.
The accomplishments of our students are impressive, both in and out of the classroom. Our young men and women attend some of the finest universities in the United States including Stanford, Boston University, Santa Clara, New York University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and many others. They also take home athletic championships, compete in national music competitions, and earn awards for their service to the community.
Archbishop Riordan High School is located just minutes away from the nation’s leaders in technology, biomedical, science, alternative energy, and finance industry. Our boarding students enjoy two floors of living accommodations, modern bathrooms and living arrangements, wireless connectivity, media centers, study areas, and private dining facilities. The campus is located directly across the street from City College of San Francisco where students can take college-level courses and earn credits towards their academic future.
Life at Archbishop Riordan High School is fun! Guided by an experienced boarding staff, students have a chance to explore all that San Francisco has to offer, including hiking, surfing, skiing, attending professional sporting events, and much more!

Department Director: David Lin

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 15

No. of Girls Dorms: 1

No. of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)

Clubs and Organizations

  • Amnesty International
  • Asian Club
  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Gardening
  • International Clubs
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Pep Club
  • Photography
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Science Fiction Club
  • Student Government
  • Theater
  • TV Station
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
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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.

Arts Department Director: Irman Arcibal

Athletics Department Director: Brian Kelly

Arts
  • Art Club
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Choral Music
  • Drama Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Badminton
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
 

Summary: Preparing students for the next phase of their educational career is a top priority. In addition to a challenging academic curriculum, students begin their college exploration early by meeting with divisional counselors who explain the search and selection process. The counselors also explain the requirements of a college application, including essay writing, standardized testing, and financial aid. Parent education about the college process is also a key component of our program.

Department Director: Melissa Nagar

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 99.00%


 

Summary: Camp Crusader has been a San Francisco summertime staple for more than four decades. Held every year at Archbishop Riordan High School, we offer many different courses, ensuring that you will be able to find one that your child will be sure to love. From our classic Crusader Sports Camp to our newer San Francisco tech camps, we cover the full spectrum of summer camp experiences.

http://crusader.camp/

Department Director: Jay'Sen Morris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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