San Francisco University High School
Junior: UHS stands out among other private SF schools for its support of critical thinking and genuine inquiry. There's a good combination of "classic" classes, like Western Civ, which spans art, music, and history from the birth of humanity through the Western hemisphere to today, and a range of languages, including Latin, as well as more specific and modern electives such as Remaking Masculinity or Global Infectious Diseases. The Julia Morgan part of campus is very pretty and lends it a stately, classic liberal arts school feel. Especially in the summer and fall, the courtyard is a gathering place for students and clubs, and at times english classes bordering it will spend class outside in the sun. Students are motivated and often casually really good at specific things, but despite the competition there's still a feeling of camaraderie. The independent study program is especially strong, and allows students to research and create a semester-long project based around an interest of theirs.... Read 77 reviews
grade A+
Overall Niche Grade- Students 436
- Student-teacher ratio 6:1
#14 Best Private High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.
San Francisco University High School
Private School,
SAN FRANCISCO, CA,
9-12,
77 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says UHS stands out among other private SF schools for its support of critical thinking and genuine inquiry. There's a good combination of "classic" classes, like Western Civ, which spans art, music, and....
Read 77 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 436,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
