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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
High School
1055 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Enrollment
1,438
Student-Teacher
16.3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,438
Student-Teacher
16.3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94109. The school serves approximately 1,438 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $112,201, where 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory 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
BetaHow Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (this school) | — |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.5 |
| Gateway High | 8.5 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 6.0 |
| Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) | 5.6 |
| Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) | 5.5 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 6.6 |
| Galileo High | 8.5 |
| Mission High | 4.7 |
| O'Connell (John) High | 6.6 |
| Downtown High | 5.4 |
| S.F. International High | 5.4 |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | 7.5 |
| Independence High | 7.8 |
| 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 | — |
| Marshall (Thurgood) High | 5.7 |
| Washington (George) High | 9.2 |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | 7.9 |
| Life Learning Academy Charter | — |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,438 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Address
- 1055 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Phone
- (415) 775-6626
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
1055 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Muir (John) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, S.F. County Civic Center Secondary (rated 7.5/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Tenderloin Community San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| MILLENNIUM SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Redding Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| MISSION MONTESSORI San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| De Marillac Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| San Francisco City Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CITY ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Muir (John) Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Spring Valley Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Saint Brigid Academy San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST BRIGID SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Creative Arts Charter San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Jewish Community High School of the Bay San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$112,201
Median Home Value
$1,390,000
Median Rent
$2,172/mo
Population
54,397
College Educated
65.2%
Homeownership
18.1%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Median Age
38.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory has a median household income of $112,201. It is a well-educated community where 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,390,000, with a median rent of $2,172/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco, CA | — |
| Arrowhead Christian Academy-Upper School-Redlands Christian School Redlands, CA | — |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose, CA | — |
| Bishop Amat Memorial High La Puente, CA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
What grades does Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory serve?
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory?
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory a private school?
Yes, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 98 Walker's Paradise
- Transit Score
- 99 Rider’s Paradise
- Bike Score
- 77 Very Bikeable
- City Safety
- High (4,559/100K)
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 775-6626
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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