French American International School and International High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- San Francisco, CA
- 85 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- SportsB
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$39,890
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
34%
Average Financial Aid
—
French American International School and International High School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,092
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
Preschool
Annual Cost
$30,410
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Teachers
Poll
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
- 44%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingD-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$65,818
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,234
National
$949Median Home Value
$531,065
National
$184,700French American International School and International High School Reviews
85 reviews
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International High School (IHS) is a wonderful school that prepares students for university through the rigorous International Baccalaureate/French Baccalaureate curriculum. The teachers and faculty are very supportive and always try to help the students in any way they can. Although some of the facilities are not state of the art, the school makes it up with their challenging yet rewarding curriculum. Additionally, the college counselors at the school really help students find the right schools that fit for them and they are also very helpful throughout the college application process in general. In addition to that, International High School has an amazing global travel program where students can choose to go to places such as Burma, China/Tibet, Galapagos, etc. International High School of San Francisco is the perfect school for any student who is wants to push themselves academically, has a passion for theatre or sports, and have a strong desire to travel.
Regardless of the course you take (IB or BAC), the school is academically excellent. They offer a large range of courses that would be hard to find elsewhere (like Arabic, global politics, economics, and many others). Socially, there is a unique experience of the French aspect, thus the school attracts a large amount of European (and sometimes other) immigrants as well as the children of immigrants. Because of this ethnically and culturally it is very diverse however racially it can be a little bit less (although still very good as compared to several other Bay Area private school). In terms of social dynamics, as a newcomer in freshman, I always felt welcome and the community is very kind and welcoming. However, the main fault of the school is the facility; it is very small we struggle to find space for classes/people/sports/anything. This being said, recently plans were revealed to build a new building for High School, which would effectively solve most of these issues.
If you are an artist or an avid sports player, this school is perfect. It is full of creative energy wherever you go. The academics are extremely rigorous, whether you take the IB, or the BAC. You must know this is not like any other school. But, you learn to think beyond the box (very cliché but it's true), and to apply your knowledge to something you have no idea about. In other words, it is not about memorization, but about critical thinking. Plus, Hayes Valley has suchhhhhh good food!