Archbishop Riordan High School
School Notes Overview:
Archbishop Riordan High School, an Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the Marianist tradition, develops the character of young men and instills Christian values in an environment of academic excellence that reflects the cultural richness of the San Francisco Bay Area. Archbishop Riordan High School is an urban Catholic high school for boys, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco and conducted by the Society of Mary, Marianists, who are assisted by lay men and women. Archbishop Riordan reflects the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups of the City of San Francisco and its adjacent communities. The school respects the integrity of each individual as a unique human being. The school admits students of varying abilities. Archbishop Riordan engages its students in a process of education which promotes each student's personal growth and development in the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical aspects of his life. To achieve this process, Archbishop Riordan strives to be a Christian community of faculty, students, parents, and others associated with its programs, who by example, instruction, and concerns, mutually support and assist one another to develop Christian values of love of God, love of oneself and love of others. Each member of the Christian community at Archbishop Riordan will accept the responsibility of these ideals in order to foster the Church's mission of message, service, and community. The school will continue to re-evaluate its curriculum and programs to insure that the specific needs of its diversified school community are met....
School Overview:
Archbishop Riordan High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | San Francisco County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 752 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 31% | 41% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 188 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 198 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 178 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 188 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Archbishop Riordan High School, an Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the Marianist tradition, develops the character of young men and instills Christian values in an environment of academic excellence that reflects the cultural richness of the San Francisco Bay Area. Archbishop Riordan High School is an urban Catholic high school for boys, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco and conducted by the Society of Mary, Marianists, who are assisted by lay men and women. Archbishop Riordan reflects the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups of the City of San Francisco and its adjacent communities. The school respects the integrity of each individual as a unique human being. The school admits students of varying abilities. Archbishop Riordan engages its students in a process of education which promotes each student's personal growth and development in the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical aspects of his life. To achieve this process, Archbishop Riordan strives to be a Christian community of faculty, students, parents, and others associated with its programs, who by example, instruction, and concerns, mutually support and assist one another to develop Christian values of love of God, love of oneself and love of others. Each member of the Christian community at Archbishop Riordan will accept the responsibility of these ideals in order to foster the Church's mission of message, service, and community. The school will continue to re-evaluate its curriculum and programs to insure that the specific needs of its diversified school community are met.
- Profile last updated: 11/21/2008
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SAN FRANCISCO — Nine legendary city high school athletes will be honored Saturday when the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame holds its annual induction ceremonies at the Spanish Cultural Center. - Riordan grad enters hall of fame (Pacifica Tribune)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 02:24:15 pm
Twenty years ago Dwayne Fontana moved to Pacifica. He was 18 years old and a junior at Archbishop Riordan High School. - Former ASU Basketball Player Dwayne Fontana Selected For San Francisco Prep Hall Of Fame (Arizona State Sun Devils)
posted on March 5, 2009 at 04:42:01 pm
Former Arizona State University basketball student-athleteDwayne Fontana will be inducted into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame(SFPHF), May 16. The SFPHF has inducted 300 individuals and is the onlyprogram that annually honors former outstanding San Francisco high schoolstudent-athletes, coaches, officials, media personnel and other individualswho have contributed to San Francisco prep ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94112) | School Zip (94112) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 73,104 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.6 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $57,629 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 68 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94112) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 55% / 45% |
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