Who we are Our Founders, fearless innovators in education and social justice, created the foundation upon which SHC stands today. With a history that spans more than 160 years in San Francisco, SHC is indelibly woven into the fabric of this incredible city. We have seen the City through the population boom of the Gold Rush, the 1906 earthquake and fires, the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, Candlestick Park and BART, the boom and bust of the dot-com era, and seemingly endless advancements in modern technology. Through it all, SHC remains a steady beacon in this rapidly changing metropolis, creating a home for the Bay Area’s brightest high school students to grow, learn and thrive. At SHC, we are dedicated to the intellectual and academic excellence of our students, and we strive to develop the unique talents and passions of each individual. Our devotion is modeled by our passionate and highly educated teachers, commitment to service and social justice, innovative curriculum, and cutting-edge classroom technology.
OUR cOmmUNiTY
shc alumni are accepted into hundreds of colleges across the country, including all of us news & World report’s top 10 national universities: California Institute of Technology
Duke University
Princeton University
Harvard University
Stanford University
Columbia University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Chicago
Dartmouth University
Visit our campus and you will find a student-body that is representative of this great city in its diversity and passion for learning. You will find an enthusiastic and dedicated faculty, committed to the intellectual and personal success of each and every student. You will find a beautiful campus located in the heart of the City, surrounded by a bustling downtown, the San Francisco Opera and Ballet, and world-class museums. The City is our classroom, and SHC students take full advantage of the rich learning environment that exists right outside our doors.
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