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#1224 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Archbishop Riordan High School
High School
175 FRIDA KAHLO WAY, San Francisco, CA 94112
Enrollment
976
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
5.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
976
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
5.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,224 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#60 of 74
public schools
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About Archbishop Riordan High School
Archbishop Riordan High School is a private high school in San Francisco, CA. Archbishop Riordan High School serves approximately 976 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Archbishop Riordan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Archbishop Riordan High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Archbishop Riordan High School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Archbishop Riordan High School (this school) | 5.7 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy | 6.3 |
| Balboa High | 8.2 |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | 8.4 |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer | 7.5 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | — |
| Jordan (June) School for Equity | 6.5 |
| Lowell High | 8.7 |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | 8.2 |
| Independence High | 9.1 |
| Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High | 8.0 |
| Mission High | 4.4 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | 6.5 |
| Marshall (Thurgood) High | 4.9 |
| O'Connell (John) High | 5.5 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 6.0 |
| Downtown High | 4.3 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 7.6 |
| S.F. International High | 5.4 |
| KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory | 7.0 |
Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in San Francisco
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
175 FRIDA KAHLO WAY, San Francisco, CA 94112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Archbishop Riordan High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Balboa High (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, City Arts & Leadership Academy (rated 6.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Wen Jian Ying San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| WEN JIAN YING San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| ST FINN BARR CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| St. Finn Barr Catholic School San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Miraloma Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Denman (James) Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Aptos Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Balboa High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| San Francisco Islamic School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Sheridan Elementary San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,906
Median Home Value
$1,159,600
Median Rent
$2,326/mo
Population
80,133
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
41.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CREAN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Irvine, CA | 5.7 |
| Central High Fresno, CA | 5.7 |
| Corning High Corning, CA | 5.7 |
| De Anza High Richmond, CA | 5.7 |
| George Washington Preparatory High Los Angeles, CA | 5.7 |
| JUSTIN-SIENA Napa, CA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Archbishop Riordan High School
What grades does Archbishop Riordan High School serve?
Archbishop Riordan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Archbishop Riordan High School?
Archbishop Riordan High School has an enrollment of approximately 976 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Riordan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Riordan High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Archbishop Riordan High School rank in CA?
Archbishop Riordan High School ranks #1,224 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Archbishop Riordan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Archbishop Riordan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Archbishop Riordan High School a private school?
Yes, Archbishop Riordan High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Archbishop Riordan High School a religious school?
Archbishop Riordan High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 976
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 731-6700
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