I have already graduated one son from Riordan and think it is a great school. many view it as being a step down from SI or SH but in my mind the maor difference is that they are Co-Ed. As many others have pointed out, there is a great sense of family at Riordan and I get the feeling that all are welcome
... Read more here. My other son is a Junior and although he would prefer to be with a bunch of girls all day long he clearly has benefitted from the all boys format and the associated lack of distraction. We attend many sporting events even though our kids are not in sports and find the parents to be genuinely nice people with a great sense of school and commitment that extends beyond just paying rather than committing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/08
Riordan is a fantastic school steeped in tradition and excellence. My first choice was SH. Once I entered the school, I never looked back! If I was given the chance to go to SH, I wouldn't have gone for anything in the world. Riordan is a great institution that focuses a lot on academics. I got involved
... Read more every year in every aspect of the school. It truly is a great school and the experience was life changing. Riordan is a very close environment in which everyone has great respect for one another. There are so many opportunities at the school such as marching band, campus ministry, art, theater, excellent sports programs, and more. Riordan is the school to be at. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/19/08
My son struggled the 1st year he was Riordan, mainly because he did not want to go to an all boys school. His 1st choice was SH. He resisted, and his grades suffered because of it. Now that he is a Junior, he just can't say enough good things about the school and what wonderful experience he's had
... Read more so far. He encourages 8th graders to apply to Riordan. Riordan is easier to get into than some of the other private high schools because the school wants to give these young men an opportunity. Once in the school you must maintain a certain GPA otherwise you're out. 5 of my son's friend's were asked to leave by Sophomore year because they could not maintain their GPA. Riordan means business. They're main goal while you're at Riordan is to prep the boys for college. They have such a wonderful, friendly staff . Read less
A great school, with a great staff and well qualified staff. Offer many AP classes to help your child suceed!
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Posted by a student on 06/17/05
Lots of AP classes, sports and ec's. Takes boys of all abilities. Strong parents groups.
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Posted by a parent on 03/10/05
Excellent school. My son is a Sophomore and loves it. Classes are hard, but the free period each day allows students to complete homework and still have time to play sports.
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Posted by a parent on 11/20/04
I have a junior at ARHS and have been pleased from the very first day of the choice we made in this high school. The quality of the staff and administration is absolutely fantastic as are the extra curricular activities from the athletic department to a superb drama department and to being home to the
... Read more only marching band (80 strong) in San Francisco. There are many more fine attributes that I have left out. Riordan is a 'diamond in the rough' Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/04
We choose this high school for our 14 year-old son based on a number of factors--mainly small class size and individual attention to the students. Also, being an all boys school we felt that there would be less distractions for our son. The ARHS has a unique college prep program called the '4X4' in which
... Read more the school term is split into 2 terms, students take 4 separate courses per term. Each class lasts for 80 minutes daily, allowing the students a more concentrated time for their classes. Also, ARHS gears their education towards the way a boy processes information, making it an ideal school for boys to learn at their optimal potential. Also, the school has a strict dress and grooming code which we felt that other schools (mainly public) lack. Also, ARHS uses 'Power School' for both parents and teachers where parents can go on-line on a daily basis to check their son's attendance, academic performance and e-mail teachers directly about their son's performance. Overall, we thought that in comparison to other private schools in the city of San Francisco, Riordan would give our son an extremely well-rounded education. The school has a great community spirit and parents are asked to take an active role in providing the 'Riordan family' atmosphere. Read less
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Advanced Placement
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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San Francisco schools — Archbishop Riordan High School is located at 175 Phelan Ave, San Francisco CA 94112. 175 Phelan Ave is in the Sunnyside neighborhood and 94112 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Archbishop Riordan High School is the Archdiocese San Francisco Off. Archbishop Riordan High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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