San Francisco University High School

I was spoiled by my four years here and received an education that is on par with (if not superior to) that of many universities. Make no mistake the coursework here pushes students hard, but the opportunities here are endless and display an incredible diversity of passions and talents.
During my time at UHS, I played on the varsity tennis and badminton teams, played intramural sports, performed in the spring musical, wrote for the school newspaper, founded a club, sang in the chorus, took a photo class… oh and I took a few academic classes in between.
The kinds of classes I took included AP US History, Mandarin Chinese, Literature of the Vietnam War, Western Civilization, Calculus, and the list goes on.
My only regret? Not studying harder and pushing myself to try more new things. You can be an artist or a businessman. You can explore the sciences or delve into the literature of your favorite foreign language. It really is as much as you want to make of it. The faculty is top notch, with credentials from outstanding academic institutions and more importantly, a great ability to encourage the students to WANT to learn.
And let me save the best for last. The students. The people. Ambitious, talented, and bound to do amazing things. Yes, I sound like a propaganda tool. But I cannot say enough about this school. Alumni events connect me to a wide array of grads in locations and industries far and wide.
If you are considering sending your child here, you are doing them a great service. Don’t let the finances deter you — the education is first rate and financial aid is available to those who qualify.

UHS has stellar teachers and offers a supportive environment for high school students. The school pushes students hard on the college-​prep route. Advanced Placement courses and tough courses all-​around. They get you in to college and make sure you do well there. Top notch school. Very greatful for having gone there.
They recently added a new building at 3220 Sacramento Street which houses Ceramic and Art Studios, a film lab, offices, and much more. They are in the process of renovating their lower campus on Washington Street and have already completed a new library on Jackson. A new theater was added in 2001.

UHS is commendable for offering a broad range of academics and non academics, though the lack of a football team and cheerleaders seemed to confuse a lot of people I have met. This is not to mention the slightly awkward name of the school.
A multitude of advanced courses in both arts and science allow budding artists/​scientists to test the waters while still living on mommy and daddys budget. Want to play lacrosse? Check. Want to learn advanced calculus? Check. Put on a play? Check. Golf club? Check.
You have no idea how many engineers are incapable of expressing basic concepts unless it involves a level 45 bard elf or the age old debate of ninjas versus pirates. I can at least say that UHS has instilled in me the need to be a grammar nazi.

Thank you for getting me into college and shattering my idyllic existence with Camus, Faulkner, Picasso, and Stravinksy.
Thank you also to my high school friends who wouldn’t let me graduate without getting drunk once. You were right — it is fun!
Oh the joy of losing your innocence.