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The student visit, interview, key dates, and life at Convent High School and Stuart Hall High School
Quick Answer for Busy Parents
Convent & Stuart Hall is an independent Catholic K–12 school in San Francisco with single-sex high schools for girls (Convent) and boys (Stuart Hall) that share some coed coursework. For 2027–28, ninth-grade applicants submit the online application by January 7, 2027, at 5 p.m., send principal, math, and English teacher recommendations and a transcript, and complete a 20-minute student interview in late January or early February. Decisions arrive March 12, 2027, at 4 p.m.
Why Do Families Choose Convent & Stuart Hall?
Founded in 1887 and affiliated with the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ), Convent & Stuart Hall is an independent K–12 prep school rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition, and part of a global network of 150+ Sacred Heart schools in 41 countries. Families choose it for its distinctive model, educating girls and boys separately and together, and for strong academics, including the IB Diploma Programme and AP courses, taught by a faculty where 88% hold advanced degrees. They also choose it for community and purpose: Sacred Heart values, global connections, and 100% college enrollment.
Convent & Stuart Hall Fast Facts
| Category | Details |
| School type | Private, Catholic (Sacred Heart tradition), independent day school; single-sex divisions in a coed K–12 school |
| Campuses | 2222 Broadway; 1715/1250 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94115 |
| Divisions | Stuart Hall for Boys (K–8), Convent Elementary (K–8), Convent High School (9–12), Stuart Hall High School (9–12) |
| Enrollment | 1,232 total; 481 in high school |
| Average class size | 17 |
| Faculty with advanced degrees | 88% |
| College enrollment | 100% |
| Community | 43% students of color |
| Athletics | 17 sports, 36 teams, 6 coed |
How Hard Is It to Get Into Convent & Stuart Hall?
Convent & Stuart Hall doesn’t publish an acceptance rate or a number of open seats. Grade 9 is the natural entry point, and admission to Grades 10 and 11 depends on available space and attrition, with assessments and interviews offered only in grades where openings are expected. The high school looks at the full picture: recommendations, transcripts, and the interview. San Francisco families often compare it with other independent and Catholic high schools in the city.
Top Tips for Applying
- Book the student visit early in the fall.
- Request recommendations well before January 7.
- Register for the interview as soon as it opens January 14.
- Show genuine interest in Sacred Heart values.
Best Practices for Families
- Attend an Open House or Curriculum Information Night.
- Discuss single-sex classes with your child.
- Explore the IB and AP options.
- Note the March decision and enrollment dates.
Does Convent & Stuart Hall Require a Standardized Test?
The high school’s published application steps list the application, recommendations, transcript, student visit, and interview, without a standardized test. Confirm current requirements in the admissions portal.
The Convent & Stuart Hall High School Admissions Process
- Submit the online inquiry form to receive admissions portal login information.
- Attend a student visit (late September through early December) at the Octavia or Broadway campus.
- Learn about the school through its profile, course catalog, and programs.
- Attend events such as Open Houses, Parent Tours, Curriculum Information Night, and the Arts and Athletics Showcase.
- Submit the online application by January 7, 2027, at 5 p.m.
- Submit principal, math, and English teacher recommendations and a transcript.
- Schedule the 20-minute student interview once registration opens January 14.
Admissions Calendar
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
| Registration for admissions events | August 28, 2026 | Through the admissions portal |
| Open House | Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Broadway campus (earlier dates have passed) |
| Curriculum Information Night | Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6–7:30 p.m. | Broadway campus |
| Application deadline | Thursday, January 7, 2027, 5 p.m. | Online application opened October 2 |
| Interview registration opens | Thursday, January 14, 2027, 12 p.m. | Interviews held weeks of January 25 and February 1 |
| Decisions | March 11, 2027 (mailed); March 12, 2027, 4 p.m. (portal) | |
| Enrollment contracts due | Friday, March 19, 2027, 12 p.m. |
Application Requirements
Student Visit
Visits run by appointment on select weekdays. Most are at the Octavia campus, where freshman and sophomore courses are mostly single-sex on a coed campus; a few IB junior and senior courses are open to visitors at the Broadway campus.
Recommendations and Transcript
Applicants submit principal, math, and English teacher recommendations through the admissions portal, and send a transcript request to their current school.
Student Interview
The required 20-minute conversation is conducted by faculty and the admissions team after school during the weeks of January 25 and February 1, 2027.
Preparing for the Visit and Interview?
We help students show character and curiosity, and help families plan every step.
Can Students Apply for 10th or 11th Grade?
Yes, depending on available space and attrition. Interested families should email the admissions office first.
Student Life at Convent & Stuart Hall
Academics
Departments include mathematics, literature and English language, performing arts, modern and classical languages, history and social sciences, religion, theology and spirituality, sciences, digital literacy and design, visual arts, and physical education and athletics, plus the IB Diploma Programme. Signature programs include the Great Texts Canon and the Design to Action Scholar Program. With IB and AP options, strong study habits matter.
Activities
High school clubs range from Coding Club, Investment Club, and Model United Nations to Mock Trial, Women in Tech, and the AAPI Club. Students publish The Broadview (Convent) and The Roundtable (Stuart Hall).
Experiential and Global Learning
Programs include a sophomore trip to Costa Rica and immersion and exchange opportunities, supported by the global Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
Athletics
Teams include Convent teams in field hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, beach volleyball, and lacrosse; Stuart Hall teams in basketball, soccer, golf, lacrosse, volleyball, and tennis; and coed teams in cross country, football, sailing, wrestling, badminton, baseball, fencing, swimming, and track and field.
Arts
Beaux Arts spans music, a music conservatory, theater, dance, and visual arts.
Notable Alumni
- Dianne Feinstein: Former mayor of San Francisco and U.S. senator; attended Convent of the Sacred Heart High School.
- Melissa de la Cruz: Bestselling author of the Blue Bloods series; attended Convent of the Sacred Heart High School.
Is Convent & Stuart Hall Right for Your Child?
Convent & Stuart Hall suits students who thrive in single-sex classrooms with coed opportunities and who connect with Sacred Heart values. We help families decide whether it fits and apply thoughtfully.
Let’s Plan Your Application
From the student visit to the interview, we’ll help your family plan with confidence.
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