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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
  • Private, Catholic
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

#11 in Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CA
  • 197 reviews
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    5.14.2024

    A summer of academic exploration and athletic fun for grade schoolers ages 8-14 awaits in the heart of San Francisco. Register for Sacred Heart Cathedral’s Summer Institute and experience one-week enrichment courses and sports academies. Field trips, art, mathematics, coding, robotics, baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football— SHC Summer Institute offers it all. Courses begin on June 10. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    shcp.edu
    (415) 775-6626
    1055 ELLIS ST
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
    About Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $100
    Interview Required
    No
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $26,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    25%
    Average Financial Aid
    $15,362
    From Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

    SHC is a Lasallian Vincentian Archdiocesan Catholic High School serving students throughout San Mateo County, Marin County, San Francisco County, and Alameda County. We are dedicated to the intellectual and academic excellence of each and every one of our students, and we strive to develop the unique talents and passions of each individual. Our devotion is illustrated in our enthusiastic and highly educated teachers, commitment to service and social justice, innovative curriculum, and cutting-edge classroom technology.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1260
    438 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    162 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 27 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 27 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 91 responses
    • Bruce Mahoney
      23%
    • Rallies
      16%
    • Plays/Concerts/Musicals
      15%
    • Dances
      12%
    • Basketball games
      10%
    • Walkathon
      8%
    • Spirit Week
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,411
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 29 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 29 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 29 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 34 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 34 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 34 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 17 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responses

    Living in the Area

    Cathedral Hill
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $118,479
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,213
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $1,029,772
    National
    $281,900
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