Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1055 Ellis St,  San Francisco, CA
4.1
3.8
1,325 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gary Cannon
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
92
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
91%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
43.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.1%
Two or more races
16.4%
Hispanic
14.4%
Black
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#32 Best Catholic Schools in California
#40 Most Diverse Private HS in California
#93 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 345 Students
University of California - Berkeley 284 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 271 Students
San Diego State University 265 Students
University of California - San Diego 264 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 263 Students
University of California - Davis 246 Students
University of San Francisco 221 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 209 Students
University of Southern California 208 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 262 Students
Psychology 163 Students
Biology 133 Students
Political Science and Government 89 Students
Economics 68 Students
Marketing 67 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Communications 58 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Finance 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 159 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/15/2025
Well developed culture, welcoming community and lots of school spirit and involvements. Needs better representation of both genders in sports, specifically the woman's side.
4.0 Junior
2/10/2025
The visual and performing arts program is amazing. There are many roles and opportunities students can be apart of such as costume crew, tech crew, club leader, student ambassador and more
4.0 Senior
6/25/2024
Sacred Heart Cathedral is is a good school and each day I am grateful to be attending this high school. Since I come from a low income family I appreciate all the resources and financial aid they have given me. Although the teachers and there aren't the best I still appreciate that I am fortunate enough to be receiving and education. Not everyone has the opportunity so me being able to go there has been a pleasure. I strive to do the best in my capability and there a some adults that I trust to talk to. Overall the school community is welcoming and I am very grateful to go there.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 14 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/14/2025
As a member of this community, I feel compelled to speak up about an ongoing issue at Sacred Heart School Cathedral that’s being openly discussed by students themselves: the repeated and very noticeable pattern in how the school selects its valedictorian and salutatorian each year.For years, it has...
5.0 parent
10/28/2023
My kiddo is a sophomore at the school, and from my perspective, she could not be happier (socially), or more challenged (academically) at another school. As a background, I am a teacher (middle school) within the Archdiocese for over a decade, and thus am the first to admit that due to this, I am ha...
5.0 parent
9/1/2023
Our daughter is having an amazing experience at this school and she is thriving. The teachers are positively amazing and inspiring.The environment is incredibly nurturing. There are, of course, cliques, but they are kind and not polarizing. She previously went to St. Gabriel school, which was amazin...
4.0 parent
2/15/2023
Overall, we are happy with Sacred Heart as a large high school with a diverse student body and lot of offerings both in academics and extra-curriculars. We chose Sacred Heart because of the lower price tag as compared to independent schools and the large diverse student body.We wanted a private scho...

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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1055 Ellis St in San Francisco, CA. Annual tuition is $28,000. The school has a total enrollment of 1,325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $756,928. Discover additional schools in the area, like French American International School + International High School, Convent & Stuart Hall Schools of the Sacred Heart San Francisco, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory.

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