Archbishop Riordan High School
| Archbishop Riordan High School | |
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175 Phelan Avenue San Francisco, California 94112 United States |
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| Coordinates | 37°43′40″N 122°27′11″W / 37.72778°N 122.45306°WCoordinates: 37°43′40″N 122°27′11″W / 37.72778°N 122.45306°W |
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| Type | Private, all-male |
| Motto |
Mihi Vivere Christus Est (For Me to Live Is Christ.) |
| Religious affiliation(s) |
Roman Catholic; Marianist |
| Established | 1949 (as St. James, 1906) |
| President | Joseph Conti |
| Dean | Juan Zumbado |
| Principal | Vittorio Anastasio |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 710 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Athletics conference | West Catholic Athletic League |
| Team name | Crusaders |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Average SAT scores | Class of 2016: 1810 |
| Average ACT scores | Class of 2016: 27.8 |
| Publication | Future |
| Newspaper | The Crusader |
| Yearbook | Lance |
| Tuition | $17,410 |
| Dean of Curriculum | Michael O'Brien |
| Director of Admissions | Danny Curtin |
| Website | www.riordanhs.org |
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Archbishop Riordan High School is a diocesan, all-boys Catholic high school established by the Society of Mary in San Francisco, California. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. Originally called Riordan High School, the school was named after Archbishop Patrick William Riordan, the second Archbishop of San Francisco, and opened in the fall of 1949. In 1990, "Archbishop" was officially added to the school's name. The school is known for its historically successful basketball, wrestling, track and field, football, marching band, concert band, and theatre programs.
"Archbishop Riordan High School, an Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the Marianist tradition, prepares young men for leadership and lifelong success through its college preparatory curriculum, its co-curricular opportunities, its emphasis on formation in faith, and its dedication to community service and justice. In an atmosphere of diversity and a strong family environment, Archbishop Riordan fosters development in faith, character, academics, technology, athletics, and the arts."
The Marianist Organization has remained a guiding force throughout Riordan's existence and follows several specific "Characteristics of Education in the Marianist Tradition":
Archbishop Riordan High School utilizes an "intensive block" schedule commonly known as the 4 x 4 schedule. The school year is split into two semesters, the fall and spring, and students take four courses each semester. Each class lasts 80 minutes, thus providing time for students and teachers to delve more deeply and actively into topics and activities. This e promotes greater understanding of skills, concepts, and ideas than the traditional 50-minute period allows. Rather than depend on the traditional lecture to present material, Riordan teachers encourage active participation of students in their own learning.
In addition, the 4 x 4 allows Riordan students to take eight different 10-credit courses per school year rather than six. Over a four-year career Riordan students are able to take eight more classes than students in schools with traditional schedules. Certain requirements have increased slightly in order to bolster academic areas of interest, while the program's elective offerings have greatly expanded and provide a variety of avenues for students to follow as they explore their world.
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