San Francisco University High School
School Notes Overview:
San Francisco University High School, established in 1973, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent secondary school for grades nine through twelve. University High School welcomes students of demonstrated motivation and ability to engage in an education that fosters responsibility and the spirited pursuit of knowledge. We are a school where adults believe in the promise of every student, and together we work to build and sustain a community of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. UHS challenges each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self....
School Overview:
San Francisco University High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1973 | ||
| County | San Francisco County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 400 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 35% | 41% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 100 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Average SAT score | 2078 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 14 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $31,500 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 24% | ||
| Head of School | Michael Diamonti | ||
| Admissions Director | Karen Kindler | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | ||
Sports |
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| Badminton | Baseball | ||
| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Fencing | Field Hockey | ||
| Golf | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- San Francisco University High School, established in 1973, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent secondary school for grades nine through twelve. University High School welcomes students of demonstrated motivation and ability to engage in an education that fosters responsibility and the spirited pursuit of knowledge. We are a school where adults believe in the promise of every student, and together we work to build and sustain a community of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. UHS challenges each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self.
- Profile last updated: 10/21/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94115) | School Zip (94115) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,115 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 64% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $54,879 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.3 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 66 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 22% / 78% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
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