Convent of the Sacred Heart High School (California)

Convent of the Sacred Heart High School
Address
2222 Broadway Street
San Francisco, California, 94115
 United States
Information
Type Private, All-Female
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1887
Head of school Andrea Shurley
Director of Schools Gordon Sharafinski
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 200  (2008)
Average class size 14
Student to teacher ratio 7:1
Color(s) Red and White         
Athletics conference Bay Counties League
Team name Cubs
Accreditation(s) Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1]
Tuition $33,900 (2011-2012)
Dean Rachel Simpson
Admissions Director Caitlin Kavanagh
Athletic Director Elena De Santis
Website

Convent of the Sacred Heart High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in San Francisco, California, and part of the Schools of the Sacred Heart. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco.

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Background

Convent of the Sacred Heart High School was established in 1887 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. [2] an independent Catholic, college preparatory high school for girls founded in 1887 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. One of the oldest private schools in California, CSH offers a challenging curriculum that provides a strong foundation to competitive college entrance.

As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, CSH participates in Network service projects, leadership seminars, and student exchange programs which offer students opportunities at Sacred Heart campuses throughout the USA. A Sacred Heart education is to educate the whole person – spiritually, intellectually and socially. Students at CSH will experience the opportunity to participate in a variety of service outreach programs in the Bay Area community. Students are encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities available through student council and class activities.

In 1998, CSH was once again recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Alumnae

Dianne Feinstein

See also

San Francisco Bay Area portal
Schools portal
Catholicism portal

External links

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