San Francisco Waldorf 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: 131 students
Yearly Tuition: $58,200
Acceptance rate: 64%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 8 / Feb. 20
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

San Francisco Waldorf 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	San Francisco Waldorf High School
9	27
10	26
11	35
12	38
Ungraded	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1997

School Motto

Know yourself, Know the World

Student Body

Total Students

131 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

57%

Average Class Size

15 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Advanced JewelryAdvanced Portrait

AP/Honors BiologyAP/Honors PreCalculus and Calculus

Conversaci贸n con coraz贸nElectricity & Magnetism

Honors Film & LitHonors Geometry

Honors PhysicsJazz Ensemble

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 8 / Feb. 20

Yearly Tuition Cost

$58,200

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Tuition Notes

SF Waldorf strives to be an accessible school community that reflects the economic diversity of the Bay Area, and invites families to join our community at a tuition level consistent with their economic circumstances.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Acceptance Rate

64%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

99%

Admissions Director

Robyn Mandel

Admissions Associate

Anamaria Isaacs

Application URL

Endowment Size

$8 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Wolverine

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

23 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Asian American-Pacific Islander Affinity GroupAssociation of Latinx and Ally Students (ALAS)

Black Student Union (BSU)Chess Club

Diversity CommitteeEnvironmental Club

Film ClubGender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Japanese Student GroupJewish Affinity Group

Literary JournalModel United Nations

Neurodiversity Affinity GroupNewspaper Club

Snow ClubStudent Council

Women in STEM

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Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber ChoirEurythmy Troupe

Jazz EnsembleOrchestra Ensemble

SFWHS Company ProductionWorld Music

School Notes

San Francisco Waldorf High School offers an experiential, hands-on approach with an innovative and balanced academic and arts based curriculum.
SFWHS students participate in academically rigorous UC-approved courses, championship-winning sports teams, overnight curricular trips and a strong social experience organized by our student body.

Students come from across the Bay Area and around the world.
The school offers Mandarin and Spanish, and a unique Global Exchange Program with Waldorf schools worldwide.
Graduates excel at a diversity of academic institutions, becoming young adults who make a difference in the world.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does San Francisco Waldorf High School cost?

San Francisco Waldorf High School's tuition is approximately $58,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of San Francisco Waldorf High School?

The acceptance rate of San Francisco Waldorf High School is 64%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. San Francisco Waldorf High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does San Francisco Waldorf High School offer?

San Francisco Waldorf High School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is San Francisco Waldorf High School's ranking?

San Francisco Waldorf High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for San Francisco Waldorf High School?

The application deadline for San Francisco Waldorf High School is Jan. 8 / Feb. 20.

In what neighborhood is San Francisco Waldorf High School located?

San Francisco Waldorf High School is located in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in West Portal.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/17/2025

The SF Waldorf HS provides a supportive learning environment with dedicated faculty and staff. The school's emphasis on character education and leadership development prepares students for success beyond the classroom. In addition to their extensive art offerings, the variety of music programs is also wonderful. Through the athletic program, students develop and expand a sense of fairness, discipline, grit, resilience, responsibility, collaboration, and respect for others. Our experience at Waldorf has been exceptional.

- Posted by Parent - Egen Tsai

5 1/6/2024

Great school, friendly faculty and staff, beautiful school! The classes are hands on and project based.

- Posted by Parent - M Freeman

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,348 for elementary schools and $40,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).