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#1224 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Archbishop Riordan High School

High School · San Francisco, CA

A private high school in San Francisco, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

175 FRIDA KAHLO WAY, San Francisco, CA 94112

  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,128.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+10.0 / 10
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Diversity Index79%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment976
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Archbishop Riordan High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 83Excellent Transit
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$130,906

Median home value

$1,159,600

Median rent

$2,326/mo

College educated

36.1%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Two or More30.2%
Hispanic21.2%
White20.8%
Asian12.7%
Pacific Islander9.8%
Black4.8%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Archbishop Riordan High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.0 mi1,192Compare →
Wen Jian YingPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.3 mi6Compare →
Wen Jian YingPrivate · tuitionNot rated10–120.3 mi7Compare →
Lick-wilmerding High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.5 mi559Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Archbishop Riordan High School is listed in San Francisco, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Archbishop Riordan High School

Archbishop Riordan High School is a private high school in San Francisco, CA, serving approximately 976 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 94112)
80,133
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
41.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94112; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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