San Francisco University High School, preparatory high school located in San Francisco, California
San Francisco University High School is a private school with multiple buildings across the city, covering different learning areas. The oldest structure dates to 1917 and was designed by Julia Morgan, while newer sections like the South Campus from 2006 and California Campus house art studios, language labs, and modern science facilities.
The school opened in 1975 and built on traditions from an earlier girls' school, with its oldest building constructed in 1917. After the 1989 earthquake, the structures were repaired and reinforced to better withstand future seismic events.
The school carries a university ideal in its name and reflects this through its community programs. Art openings, music performances, and language studies show how the place celebrates creativity and cultural expression in daily life.
The campus spreads across multiple locations in the city, so it helps to check which section you need before visiting. Sports facilities are located at a nearby field, while art and language programs happen at the South Campus.
The oldest school structure was designed by Julia Morgan, one of the few renowned female architects of her time who also designed major hotels and public buildings across California. Built in 1917, this building stands as a rare example of her work in school architecture and shows her lasting influence on the region's building history.
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