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#1458 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Ignatius College Preparatory
High School
2001 37TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94116
Enrollment
1,589
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
1,589
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,458 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#67 of 74
public schools
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St Ignatius College Preparatory
High School in San Francisco · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Ignatius College Preparatory
St Ignatius College Preparatory is a private high school in San Francisco, CA. St Ignatius College Preparatory serves approximately 1,589 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Ignatius College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,458 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Ignatius College Preparatory 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 St Ignatius College Preparatory compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Ignatius College Preparatory (this school) | 5.2 |
| Giannini (A.P.) Middle | 9.0 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | 8.2 |
| Lowell High | 8.7 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 8.4 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Independence High | 9.1 |
| Washington (George) High | 8.7 |
| Aptos Middle | 8.7 |
| Presidio Middle | 8.3 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | — |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | 8.4 |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer | 7.5 |
| Rooftop Elementary | 6.5 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy | 6.3 |
| Denman (James) Middle | 6.6 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.8 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 7.6 |
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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.
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.
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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
2001 37TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Ignatius College Preparatory may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Sunset Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ulloa Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Giannini (A.P.) Middle (rated 9.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$152,587
Median Home Value
$1,450,000
Median Rent
$2,938/mo
Population
42,523
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
35.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
45.4
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| El Capitan High Lakeside, CA | 5.2 |
| Lakeside High Lake Elsinore, CA | 5.2 |
| Moorpark High Moorpark, CA | 5.2 |
| Oceanside High Oceanside, CA | 5.2 |
| Silverado High Victorville, CA | 5.2 |
| Tehachapi High Tehachapi, CA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Ignatius College Preparatory
What grades does St Ignatius College Preparatory serve?
St Ignatius College Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend St Ignatius College Preparatory?
St Ignatius College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius College Preparatory is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Ignatius College Preparatory rank in CA?
St Ignatius College Preparatory ranks #1,458 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Ignatius College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
St Ignatius College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Ignatius College Preparatory a private school?
Yes, St Ignatius College Preparatory 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 St Ignatius College Preparatory a religious school?
St Ignatius College Preparatory has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 731-7500
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