San Francisco University High School
Established	1973, Opened 1975
School type	Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation	none
Head of School	Michael Diamonti
Location	San Francisco, CA, USA
Campus	Urban, two city blocks
Enrollment	390
Faculty	66
Average class size	16 students
Student:teacher ratio	6:1
Average SAT scores (2006)	Critical Reading 667 Math 671 Writing 670
Athletics	22 sports
Color(s)	Red, White
Mascot	Red Devils
Homepage	www.sfuhs.org

San Francisco University High School (familiarly known as UHS, Uni, or simply "University") is an academically focused, college preparatory, private high school located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The school was established in 1973. Image File history File links Sfuhslogo. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ... Coeducation is the integrated education of men and women at the same school facilities. ... Nickname: Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Government  - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area  - City  47 sq mi (122 km²)  - Land  46. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Crowded Shibuya, Tokyo shopping district An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... The sidewalk on Fillmore Street, looking north from Bush Street. ... Nickname: Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Government  - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area  - City  47 sq mi (122 km²)  - Land  46. ...

Mission statement

"University High School welcomes students of demonstrated motivation and ability to engage in an education that fosters responsibility and the spirited pursuit of knowledge. We are a school where adults believe in the promise of every student, and together we work to build and sustain a community of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. UHS challenges each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self."

Tuition

The cost of attendance at University High School for the 2006-2007 school year was $27,300.

Notable alumni

Writers

• Ethan Canin, author
• Vendela Vida, author
• Jennifer Egan, author

Ethan Canin is an author. ... Vendela Vida (born September 6, 1972) is an American novelist, journalist and editor. ... Jennifer Egan was born in Chicago and raised in San Francisco. ...

Professional Athletes

• Tyler Walker, former MLB baseball player

Tyler Lanier Walker (born May 15, 1976 in San Francisco, California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the San Francisco Giants. ...

Artists and Musicians

• Slater Bradley, video artist
  
• Sara Mornell, actor
  
• Christopheren Nomura, musician
  
• Deke Sharon, musician
  
• Maury Sterling, actor
  
• Alexander Wang, fashion designer
  

Slater Bradley (born 1975 in San Francisco) is an American artist. ... Deke Sharon is one of the pioneers of the contemporary a cappella movement. ...

See also

• San Francisco County high schools

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External links

• http://www.sfuhs.org - Official website
• http://inside.sfuhs.org - School's intranet portal