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#1225 of 1,790 private schools in CA

Archbishop Riordan High School

High School

175 FRIDA KAHLO WAY, San Francisco, CA 94112

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 114 schools in San Francisco. Learn more

Enrollment

976

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

In San Francisco

#60 of 74

public schools

California high schools

#204 of 277

About Archbishop Riordan High School

Archbishop Riordan High School serves 976 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco's vibrant urban landscape. With 66 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio, providing opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school earns a solid 7.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout, reflecting its commitment to student development.

While ranked #1258 out of 1790 California high schools, placing it in the 30th percentile statewide, Archbishop Riordan continues to focus on supporting its diverse student body through their high school journey. Located at 175 Frida Kahlo Way, the school sits in the heart of one of San Francisco's established neighborhoods. The surrounding community in the 94112 ZIP code is home to 80,880 residents, with a median household income of $120,731 and median home values around $1,144,800.

About 36% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate remains relatively low at 9.0%. Archbishop Riordan High School operates within San Francisco's dynamic urban environment, giving students access to the cultural richness and educational opportunities that come with attending school in one of California's most iconic cities.

What Parents Should Know

As a private school, Archbishop Riordan High School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Archbishop Riordan High School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
This School
vs
20:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
976
This School
vs
747
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 21.2% vs 0%
White 20.8% vs 0%
Asian 12.7% vs 0%
Black 4.8% vs 0%
Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Archbishop Riordan High School (this school) 5.7
City Arts & Leadership Academy 6.9
Balboa High 8.9
Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School 9.3
Academy (The)- SF @McAteer 7.3
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr
Jordan (June) School for Equity 6.3
Lowell High 8.0
Lincoln (Abraham) High 7.9
Independence High 7.8
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High 8.7
Mission High 4.7
S.F. County Special Education 5.2
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) 7.5
Marshall (Thurgood) High 5.7
O'Connell (John) High 6.6
Wells (Ida B.) High 6.0
Downtown High 5.4
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High 6.6
S.F. International High 5.4
KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory 7.1

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

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 Ratio 14.9:1
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 Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,128.4
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 Index 79%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 976
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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)

Two or More 30.2%
Hispanic 21.2%
White 20.8%
Asian 12.7%
Pacific Islander 9.8%
Black 4.8%
Native American 0.4%

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 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, City Arts & Leadership Academy (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably 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 5.8
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 6.9
Miraloma Elementary San Francisco 0.8 mi 6.9
Denman (James) Middle San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.4
Aptos Middle San Francisco 0.7 mi 8.5
Balboa High San Francisco 0.8 mi 8.9
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 7.4
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

Community Profile

The community surrounding Archbishop Riordan High School has a median household income of $130,906. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,159,600, with a median rent of $2,326/month. The local poverty rate of 9.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

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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 is ranked #1225 out of 1,790 private schools in CA.

What is Archbishop Riordan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Archbishop Riordan High School has a composite rating of 5.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
83 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
81 Very Bikeable
City Safety
High (4,559/100K)

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FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Francisco). Data >1 year old.

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
Data Year
2022–2023

How We Rate Schools

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