Lick-Wilmerding High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 550 students
Yearly Tuition: $57,000
Application Deadline: Jan. 9
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School Rankings

Lick-Wilmerding High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lick-Wilmerding High School
9	140
10	140
11	135
12	135

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Year Founded

1874

Student Body

Total Students

550 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9

Yearly Tuition Cost

$57,000

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Tuition Notes

Flexible Tuition available.

% on Financial Aid

34%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BadmintonBaseball

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballLacrosse

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWater Polo

Colors

Black, Gold

School Mascot

Tiger

School Notes

Lick-Wilmerding is a non-profit, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school.
L-W's central mission is to offer its students a distinctive and exemplary education, the key ingredients of which are: the school's "head, heart, and hands" curriculum, the inclusive nature of its community, and its commitment to society beyond the campus.
Each of these elements is grounded in the principles set forth by the school's founders - James Lick, Jellis Wilmerding, and Miranda Lux.
From the beginning, Lick-Wilmerding served young people from all segments of society, honored work with the hands as well as the head, and committed to contributing to the common good.
Lick-Wilmerding High School inspires students to become self-directed, life-long learners who contribute to our world with knowledge, skill, creativity, compassion, and can-do confidence.

Lick-Wilmerding is a non-profit, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school. L-W's central mission is to offer its students a distinctive and exemplary education, the key ingredients of which are: the school's "head, heart, and hands" curriculum, the inclusive nature of its community, and its commitment to society beyond the campus. Each of these elements is grounded in the principles set forth by the school's founders - James Lick, Jellis Wilmerding, and Miranda Lux. From the beginning, Lick-Wilmerding served young people from all segments of society, honored work with the hands as well as the head, and committed to contributing to the common good. Lick-Wilmerding High School inspires students to become self-directed, life-long learners who contribute to our world with knowledge, skill, creativity, compassion, and can-do confidence.

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How much does Lick-Wilmerding High School cost?

Lick-Wilmerding High School's tuition is approximately $57,000 for private students.

What schools are Lick-Wilmerding High School often compared to?

Lick-Wilmerding High School is often viewed alongside schools like San Francisco University High School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Lick-Wilmerding High School offer?

Lick-Wilmerding High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Lick-Wilmerding High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Lick-Wilmerding High School's ranking?

Lick-Wilmerding High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lick-Wilmerding High School?

The application deadline for Lick-Wilmerding High School is Jan. 9.

In what neighborhood is Lick-Wilmerding High School located?

Lick-Wilmerding High School is located in the Oceanview neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Oceanview.

School Calendar

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Early Fall Break--No Classes, Campus Open

September 21, 2026 (Monday)

Fall Break--No School, Campus Open

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Fall Break--No School, Campus Closed

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Spring Break--No Classes, Campus Closed

March 29, 2027 (Monday)

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