Archbishop Riordan High School
Tel:
(415)586-8200
- 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.
- The school respects the integrity of each individual as a unique human being.
- 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.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 700 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,000
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 7
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Archbishop Riordan High School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Diagnosed mild to moderate learning disabilities, spectrum disorders, NVLD, ADD/ADHD or any OHI. |
| Year Founded | 1949 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 700 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 74% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Economics, AP English Language, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP U.S. History, AP World History |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Students are required to look neat and presentable each day. Students wear khaki pants and ARHS logo shirts on regular dress days.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 7 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,500 |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Danny Curtin |
| Admissions Associate | Sally O'Connell |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Marching Band, Theater |
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