San Francisco University High School
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| Established | 1973, Opened 1975 |
| School type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | none |
| Head of School | Michael Diamonti |
| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Campus | Urban, two city blocks |
| Enrollment | 390 |
| Faculty | 66 |
| Average class size | 16 students |
| Student:teacher ratio |
6:1 |
| Average SAT scores (2006) |
Critical Reading 667 Math 671 Writing 670 |
| Athletics | 22 sports |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Black |
| Mascot | Red Devils |
| Homepage | www.sfuhs.org |
San Francisco University High School (familiarly known as UHS, Uni, or simply "University") is an academically focused, college preparatory, private high school located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The school was established in 1973.
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[edit] Mission statement
"University High School welcomes students of demonstrated motivation and ability to engage in an education that fosters responsibility and the spirited pursuit of knowledge. We are a school where adults believe in the promise of every student, and together we work to build and sustain a community of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. UHS challenges each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self."
[edit] Tuition
The cost of attendance at University High School for the 2006-2007 school year was $27,300.
[edit] Notable alumni
[edit] Writers
- Ethan Canin, author
- Vendela Vida, author
- Jennifer Egan, author
[edit] Professional Athletes
- Tyler Walker, former MLB baseball player
[edit] Artists and Musicians
- Slater Bradley, video artist
- Sara Mornell, actor
- Christopheren Nomura, musician
- Deke Sharon, musician
- Maury Sterling, actor
- Alexander "Big" Wang, fashion designer
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- http://www.sfuhs.org - Official website
- http://inside.sfuhs.org - School's intranet portal
