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Only Boarding Program in San Francisco Top Tier Academics New & Renovated School Facilities AP & Honors Courses Multiple Extra-Curricular Opportunities Think More, Do More, Be More
C 4.0 / 5 7 Reviews
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Overview

Archbishop Riordan High School, an Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the Marianist tradition, develops the character of young men and women and instills Christian values in an environment of academic excellence that reflects the cultural richness of the San Francisco Bay Area. Riordan is a co-ed catholic high school that challenges students to develop in multiple facets of their lives, academically, physically, and spiritually. Riordan's combines it's competitive environment and culture of family spirit to challenge students to Think More, Do More, and Be More.
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Archbishop Riordan High School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
C Boarding
C Matriculation
C Academics
A Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
Boarding Tuition: $61,000
Day S. Tuition: $39,000
# of Students: 1,150
Boarding Rate: 5%
Teacher:Student: 1:10%
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 18
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 72%
SAT: 1483/2400
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#4 Stanford University 1
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#39 University of California: Irvine 1
#39 University of California: San Diego 1
#41 University of California: Davis 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#61 Purdue University 1
#66 Brigham Young University 1
#72 Rutgers University 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
LAC #19 Colgate University 1
#99 Drexel University 1
LAC #25 Kenyon College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 18)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
World History
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Sports

(Total 17)
Baseball
Cross Country
American Football
Lacrosse
Track and Field
Baseball
Cross Country
American Football
Lacrosse
Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 45)
Knights of Riordan
Anime
Art Club
ASA
Auto
BBQ
BSU
Chess
Comic Book Club
Crusader Choir
Knights of Riordan
Anime
Art Club
ASA
Auto
BBQ
BSU
Chess
Comic Book Club
Crusader Choir
Cycling Club
D&D
Dance Club
DJ Club
Drama Club
Environmental
Fishing Club
Graphic Design
History/Quiz Bowl
Jewish Heritage
Lancers
Latinos Unidos
Mediterranean Heritage
Model U.N.
Movie Madness Club Newspaper
NHS
PAC
Polynesian
R-Cade
READI
Robotics
Rocketry Club
Rotary Interact
Speech and Debate
Spirit Club
Sports Management Club
Sports Med
TEA
The Grail
Wellness Club
wRiters Block
Yearbook
YKNOTMENTALITY
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Arts

(Total 13)
Advanced Video Production
Art I & II
Art III & IV
Concert Band
Digital Video Art Theory
Dance I
Choir
Instrumental music Ensemble
Introduction to Acting
Intermediate Band
Advanced Video Production
Art I & II
Art III & IV
Concert Band
Digital Video Art Theory
Dance I
Choir
Instrumental music Ensemble
Introduction to Acting
Intermediate Band
Jazz Band
Journalism
Yoga
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Contact School

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School Materials

Viewbook 2024 - 2025 ARHS.pdf

School Link

Contact Info

Official website
175 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112
415-586-8200
dcurtin@riordanhs.org
California

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1949
Campus Size: 14 acres
Boarding Rate: 5%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior
School Code:
TOEFL: 0975

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Archbishop Riordan High School

Tell me a bit about Archbishop Riordan High School.
Archbishop Riordan High School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1949 , and currently has about 1150 students, 8.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.riordanhs.org/.
Does Archbishop Riordan High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Archbishop Riordan High School is offering 18 AP courses.

Archbishop Riordan High School also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Archbishop Riordan High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2016, some students attended Stanford University, University of California: Los Angeles, University of California: Santa Barbara, University of California: Irvine and University of California: San Diego.
What is the application requirement for Archbishop Riordan High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Archbishop Riordan High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Archbishop Riordan High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Archbishop Riordan High School in 2024 is $61,000, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at dcurtin@riordanhs.org .
Where is Archbishop Riordan High School located?
Archbishop Riordan High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Francisco, which is about 4 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Francisco International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Archbishop Riordan High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Archbishop Riordan High School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Archbishop Riordan High School has been favorited by 14 users.
How to start with an application with Archbishop Riordan High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Archbishop Riordan High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Archbishop Riordan High School’s official site: http://www.riordanhs.org/ or call them at 415-586-8200.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Archbishop Riordan High School?
Yes, here are few: San Domenico School, Woodside Priory School and The Athenian School.

The closest major city is San Francisco. You can find out more schools near San Francisco here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Archbishop Riordan High School?
The overall rating for Archbishop Riordan High School is C.

The section ratings of Archbishop Riordan High School are:
C for Matriculation
C for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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