Convent & Stuart Hall is an independent K-12 preparatory school in San Francisco rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition of Catholic education within a uniquely single-sex and coeducational environment.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Convent & Stuart Hall ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1887
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
190 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Dress uniform and free dress days
Dress uniform and free dress days
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Cesar Guerrero
Admissions Associate
Kelly Whalen
Endowment Size
$35 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Founded in the spirit of transformation and as a counterweight to the revolutionary upheaval of France in 1789, Schools of the Sacred Heart was established in 1800by Madeleine Sophie Barat with a mission to educate young women to effect broad-reaching social change. Providing education as a global imperative remains at the core of the school to this day.
- Schools of the Sacred Heart San Francisco was founded in 1887 and is one of more than 150Sacred Heart schools and colleges in 41countries around the world, each withits own educational model while embracing unifyingGoals and Criteria.
- Adopting tenets from the Sacred Heart network and making them specific to San Francisco, Convent & Stuart Hall engages a relevant foundational mission while looking ahead to ask what skills will be needed in the future. Located at the heart of the digital revolution, San Francisco provides a unique opportunity to discover how a centuries-old model remains boldly grounded and relevant.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Convent & Stuart Hall offer a summer program?
Yes, Convent & Stuart Hall offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Convent & Stuart Hall offer?
Convent & Stuart Hall offers 16 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Convent & Stuart Hall is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Convent & Stuart Hall's ranking?
Convent & Stuart Hall ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Convent & Stuart Hall?
The application deadline for Convent & Stuart Hall is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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