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Lick-Wilmerding High School

#21 in Best Private High Schools in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • 9-12
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 91 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B
    Lick-Wilmerding High School is a top rated, private school located in San Francisco, CA. It has 490 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. Tuition is $44,127 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 99% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    lwhs.org
    (415) 333-4021
    755 Ocean Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94112

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $44,127
    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
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    Average Financial Aid
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    Lick-Wilmerding High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1380
    152 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    43 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 41 responses
    Report
    • The annual basketball games at oracle arena.
      27%
    • The performing arts concerts.
      22%
    • Annual One-Acts Festival
      17%
    • Community service-oriented projects
      15%
    • Open house
      5%
    • Sockhop dance.
      5%
    • Spirit Week
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    490
    73%
    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

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
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    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      D+
    Median Household Income
    $68,619
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,744
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $689,013
    National
    $184,700
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    Lick-Wilmerding High School Reviews

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    The campus at Lick is amazing, and the main building was recently renovated. The academics are very good, but the tech and maker's shops on top of everything else are what make Lick unique. There is a classroom, or shop, dedicated to each of the following: tech, woodworking, metalworking, and electronics/jewelry making. There is also a big library, as well as multiple labs and art classrooms. The teachers won't hesitate to make time meeting with students to help them, and the students are very self-driven and motivated, in school and outside with extracurricular activities. Lick is very progressive and conscious, and this is fostered by the guest talks and assemblies outside of the classroom. The sports, dance, and music programs are good. This is the most diverse school in the Bay Area, racially and economically. Lick is also very conscious of how to make sure you are feeling accepted in the community. The upperclassmen to a great job of welcoming in the newer students.
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    Lick is the perfect college prep school. The academics are rigorous, the teachers are excellent and the school has great athletic and arts programs. But the best thing about the school is the students.....they are friendly, inclusive and just really nice kids!
    I've attended Lick Wilmerding for 4 years now and It's amazing! There are so many available resources and opportunities for educational purposes some of which I'll miss in college. In terms of college readiness, you are very well prepared academically but there are only 3 college counselors for a class of 125ish to you essentially have to do it yourself if you're a first gen college student. The social life is exciting but there is light (depending on you personality) divide between the rich kids and kids on flex tuition.