Is Archbishop Riordan High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Archbishop Riordan High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of San Francisco (Marianist tradition).

What is Archbishop Riordan High School’s Compass Score?

78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Catholic high school

Archbishop Riordan High School

LocationSan Francisco, CA
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,143 students
Catholic70% Catholic

Sponsor: Archdiocese of San Francisco (Marianist tradition)

Official website

Archbishop Riordan High School is a coeducational archdiocesan Catholic high school in the Marianist tradition in San Francisco, with day and boarding students. School-wide Masses are celebrated on feast days and holy days (six on the 2026-27 calendar), with Advent and Lent reconciliation services, adoration in theology classes and a daily Marianist prayer. Campus ministry offers a retreat for every grade, including Kairos for seniors, five student peer ministry teams, and the SERVIAM service requirement tied to theology classes.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Finn Barrs Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 419 Edna Street
Saint Emydius Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
St. Michael Korean Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 32 Broad Street, San Francisco
Saint Brendan Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 600 Vicente Street
St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 601 Eucalyptus Drive

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

47 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (School-wide Masses are celebrated on particular occasions, feast days and holy days of obligation in the gymnasium. The 2026-27 calendar lists six: Nativity of the BVM (Sept. 8), Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8), Blessed Chaminade Day (Jan. 21), Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10), Easter Season (Apr. 7) and the Baccalaureate Mass (May 28).)
Sources (7)
1. Worship - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “School wide Masses are celebrated on a particular occasion, feast days and holy days of obligation in the gymnasium”
  School-wide Masses are celebrated on particular occasions, feast days and holy days of obligation.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Gold MASS Schedule Campus Ministry Nativity of the BVM Mass (1st mass)”
  The first school Mass of 2026-27, for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is on September 8, 2026, with a Mass bell schedule.
3. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2026-12-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mass”
  A school Mass for the Immaculate Conception is on December 8, 2026.
4. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Blessed Chaminade Day Mass”
  A Blessed Chaminade Day Mass is on January 21, 2027.
5. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-02-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Purple (Extended) Mass Schedule Campus Ministry Ash Wednesday Mass”
  An Ash Wednesday Mass is on February 10, 2027, with an extended Mass bell schedule.
6. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-04-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Purple Mass Schedule Campus Ministry Easter Season Mass”
  An Easter Season Mass is on April 7, 2027.
7. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-05-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Baccalaureate Mass 5pm”
  A Baccalaureate Mass is on May 28, 2027 at 5 pm.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Campus ministry holds Advent Reconciliation (December 1, 2026) and Lent Reconciliation (March 16, 2027).)
Sources (2)
1. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2026-12-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Advent Reconciliation”
  An Advent Reconciliation service is on December 1, 2026.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-03-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Lent Reconciliation”
  A Lent Reconciliation service is on March 16, 2027.
Partly:
Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally
Sources (2)
1. Worship - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Opportunities for Adoration are provided in Theology classes”
  Eucharistic adoration is offered in theology classes.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2026-12-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Advent Family Adoration”
  Advent Family Adoration is on December 5, 2026.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School-wide Masses are celebrated; no page names a priest as chaplain. The campus ministry staff are a lay director, a school deacon (Deacon Chris Mariano) and a Serviam associate; a directory search for 'chaplain' returns no one.)
Sources (3)
1. Worship - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “School wide Masses are celebrated on a particular occasion, feast days and holy days of obligation in the gymnasium”
  School-wide Masses are celebrated on particular occasions, feast days and holy days of obligation.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Gold MASS Schedule Campus Ministry Nativity of the BVM Mass (1st mass)”
  The first school Mass of 2026-27, for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is on September 8, 2026, with a Mass bell schedule.
3. Campus Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Alex Datoc Class of: 1987 Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
  Alex Datoc is Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Ynez Manalo Titles: Religious Studies Instructor, Administrative Associate for Serviam Email: Deacon Chris Mariano Titles: School Deacon, Campus Ministry Associate”
  Ynez Manalo is Administrative Associate for Serviam, and Deacon Chris Mariano is School Deacon and Campus Ministry Associate.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

Not enough information:
Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Life Issues: Ethics/Social Ethics is in the 2026-27 course offerings.)
Sources (1)
1. Course Offerings - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/academics/course-offerings · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Life Issues: Ethics/Social Ethics”
  The 2026-27 course offerings include Life Issues: Ethics/Social Ethics.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The school's mission says its education is imbued with Catholic Marianist values through its college preparatory curriculum; the strategic plan calls for a curriculum that educates students intellectually, spiritually and socially.)
Sources (2)
1. About - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Archbishop Riordan High School, an Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the Marianist tradition, prepares young men and women for leadership and lifelong success by providing education imbued with Catholic Marianist values of faith, community, inclusivity, service and justice through its rigorous college preparatory curriculum, house system, and co-curricular activities.”
  Riordan is an archdiocesan Catholic high school in the Marianist tradition whose curriculum is imbued with Catholic Marianist values.
2. Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/strategic-plan · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Develop a curriculum which educates the whole student - intellectually, spiritually, and socially - so that they become men and women of service, justice, and peace in a rapidly changing world.”
  The strategic plan calls for a curriculum that educates students spiritually as well as intellectually.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Frosh Formation Days (freshmen, during extended R-Time), overnight Sophomore Retreats (Nov. 5-6, 2026 and Apr. 8-9, 2027), the three-day junior Emmaus retreat, and Kairos for seniors (four sessions in 2026-27), plus an all-grades Lenten retreat and boarding-student retreats. Campus ministry says most students attend at least two retreats; junior and senior retreats are by registration.)
Sources (2)
1. Retreats - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These are special days during the school year (which take place during extended R-times) designed to introduce freshmen to the Catholic-Marianist culture and climate of our school.”
  Frosh Formation Days are retreat days for freshmen during the school day.
  “#1 Sophomore Retreat November 5-6, 2026 San Damiano, Danville, CA #2 Sophomore Retreat April 8-9, 2027 San Damiano, Danville, CA”
  Overnight sophomore retreats are held November 5-6, 2026 and April 8-9, 2027 at San Damiano, Danville.
  “This three-day, two-night retreat is for juniors who wish to have an extended experience away from their usual environment.”
  A three-day junior retreat is offered.
  “Kairos #125 November 17-20, 2026 Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA Kairos #126 February 2-5, 2027 Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA Kairos #127 April 13-16, 2027 Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA”
  Kairos senior retreats are held three more times in 2026-27 at Redwood Glen, Loma Mar.
  “The Lenten Retreat is an opportunity open to all grade levels to attend a two night, three day retreat in San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville.”
  A three-day Lenten retreat is open to all grade levels.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2026-09-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Purple Extended R-Time Schedule Campus Ministry Freshman Formation Day”
  A Freshman Formation Day is held during an extended R-Time on September 23, 2026.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (2 ministry staff counted: Alex Datoc (Director of Campus Ministry) and Deacon Chris Mariano (School Deacon, Campus Ministry Associate). Ynez Manalo (Religious Studies Instructor, Administrative Associate for Serviam) is also listed; not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Alex Datoc Class of: 1987 Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
  Alex Datoc is Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Ynez Manalo Titles: Religious Studies Instructor, Administrative Associate for Serviam Email: Deacon Chris Mariano Titles: School Deacon, Campus Ministry Associate”
  Ynez Manalo is Administrative Associate for Serviam, and Deacon Chris Mariano is School Deacon and Campus Ministry Associate.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Five campus ministry peer teams: Liturgy Team (freshmen), Encounters Team, SALT (sophomores), CORE (juniors and seniors) and LIFE Team (seniors, Marianist Life Community), plus altar servers and the Crusader Choir.)
Sources (2)
1. Youth Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Liturgy Team The group is open for Freshmen and is responsible for all schoolwide liturgies like the preparation and clearing of the Mass venue; promotions and announcements of the Holy Mass.”
  The Liturgy Team, open to freshmen, prepares school-wide liturgies.
  “Encounters Team This team addresses the signs of the times by planning and promoting opportunities to encounter God by responding to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.”
  The Encounters Team plans responses to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.
  “SALT is an acronym meaning, Service and Leadership Team. The group is open for Sophomores and is responsible for promoting Archdiocesan activities like the Walk for Life, Respect Life Essay, etc.”
  SALT, a sophomore team, promotes the Walk for Life and the Respect Life Essay.
  “CORE stands for Crusader Outreach and Relief Endeavors. The group is open for Juniors and Senior students and is responsible for all service drives of the school like the Breast Cancer Awareness Drive, Toy Drive, and Blood Drive to name a few.”
  CORE, a junior and senior team, runs the school's service drives.
  “LIFE is an acronym meaning Living In Faith Experience. The group is open for Senior students and is responsible for the Marianist Life Community activities - a gathering of students after school on a designated date to have moments for faith-sharing, food, and building rapport.”
  The LIFE Team, for seniors, runs Marianist Life Community faith-sharing gatherings.
2. Worship - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Opportunities are provided for students to take on leadership roles through altar serving, the Liturgy Team and singing in the Crusader Choir”
  Students serve as altar servers, on the Liturgy Team and in the Crusader Choir.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Marianist Prayer is recited daily, and morning and afternoon rosaries are offered in the chapel.)
Sources (1)
1. Worship - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “A Marianist tradition practiced since the time of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. The prayer is recited daily.”
  The Marianist Prayer is recited daily.
  “Opportunities for morning and afternoon rosaries are provided in the Chapel”
  Morning and afternoon rosaries are prayed in the campus chapel.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (SERVIAM requires two off-campus community service opportunities in each semester a student takes Theology, verified in MobileServe and graded in the theology class. The requirement is counted in service opportunities, not hours; it is recorded below the 40-hour level.)
Sources (1)
1. SERVIAM: Community Service Program - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/serviam · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students are required to complete two community service opportunities during the semester they are enrolled in Theology serving the outside community.”
  Students must complete two off-campus service opportunities in each semester they take Theology.
  “Synthesis: A one-page reflection connecting their service experiences to concepts learned in their Theology class”
  Students write a reflection connecting service to their theology class.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (SALT, a sophomore peer ministry team, promotes the Walk for Life and the Respect Life Essay; the 2026-27 calendar lists the Walk for Life on January 23, 2027.)
Sources (2)
1. Youth Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “SALT is an acronym meaning, Service and Leadership Team. The group is open for Sophomores and is responsible for promoting Archdiocesan activities like the Walk for Life, Respect Life Essay, etc.”
  SALT, a sophomore team, promotes the Walk for Life and the Respect Life Essay.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Walk for Life”
  Campus ministry takes part in the Walk for Life on January 23, 2027.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Encounters Team responds to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor through the Laudato Si' action platform; campus ministry runs an Immersion-Outreach Service Trip. CORE runs service drives. SERVIAM places students in off-campus service.)
Sources (2)
1. Youth Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Encounters Team This team addresses the signs of the times by planning and promoting opportunities to encounter God by responding to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.”
  The Encounters Team plans responses to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.
  “CORE stands for Crusader Outreach and Relief Endeavors. The group is open for Juniors and Senior students and is responsible for all service drives of the school like the Breast Cancer Awareness Drive, Toy Drive, and Blood Drive to name a few.”
  CORE, a junior and senior team, runs the school's service drives.
2. SERVIAM: Community Service Program - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/serviam · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Participated in the Immersion-Outreach Service Trip (preferred but not required)”
  Campus ministry offers an Immersion-Outreach Service Trip.
  “Guided by the teachings of Pope Francis' encyclical on Laudato Si' and the Marianist Charism of Blessed WIlliam Joseph Chaminade, SERVIAM encourages students to choose service opportunities”
  The SERVIAM service program is guided by Laudato Si' and the Marianist charism.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

A retreat is offered for every grade: freshman formation days, an overnight sophomore retreat, a three-day junior retreat, and Kairos for seniors four times a year, plus an all-grades Lenten retreat.
Sources (1)
1. Retreats - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These are special days during the school year (which take place during extended R-times) designed to introduce freshmen to the Catholic-Marianist culture and climate of our school.”
  Frosh Formation Days are retreat days for freshmen during the school day.
  “#1 Sophomore Retreat November 5-6, 2026 San Damiano, Danville, CA #2 Sophomore Retreat April 8-9, 2027 San Damiano, Danville, CA”
  Overnight sophomore retreats are held November 5-6, 2026 and April 8-9, 2027 at San Damiano, Danville.
  “This three-day, two-night retreat is for juniors who wish to have an extended experience away from their usual environment.”
  A three-day junior retreat is offered.
  “Kairos #125 November 17-20, 2026 Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA Kairos #126 February 2-5, 2027 Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA Kairos #127 April 13-16, 2027 Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA”
  Kairos senior retreats are held three more times in 2026-27 at Redwood Glen, Loma Mar.
  “The Lenten Retreat is an opportunity open to all grade levels to attend a two night, three day retreat in San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville.”
  A three-day Lenten retreat is open to all grade levels.
Students can join five campus ministry peer teams covering liturgy, justice, pro-life promotion, service drives and faith-sharing.
Sources (1)
1. Youth Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Liturgy Team The group is open for Freshmen and is responsible for all schoolwide liturgies like the preparation and clearing of the Mass venue; promotions and announcements of the Holy Mass.”
  The Liturgy Team, open to freshmen, prepares school-wide liturgies.
  “Encounters Team This team addresses the signs of the times by planning and promoting opportunities to encounter God by responding to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.”
  The Encounters Team plans responses to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.
  “SALT is an acronym meaning, Service and Leadership Team. The group is open for Sophomores and is responsible for promoting Archdiocesan activities like the Walk for Life, Respect Life Essay, etc.”
  SALT, a sophomore team, promotes the Walk for Life and the Respect Life Essay.
  “CORE stands for Crusader Outreach and Relief Endeavors. The group is open for Juniors and Senior students and is responsible for all service drives of the school like the Breast Cancer Awareness Drive, Toy Drive, and Blood Drive to name a few.”
  CORE, a junior and senior team, runs the school's service drives.
  “LIFE is an acronym meaning Living In Faith Experience. The group is open for Senior students and is responsible for the Marianist Life Community activities - a gathering of students after school on a designated date to have moments for faith-sharing, food, and building rapport.”
  The LIFE Team, for seniors, runs Marianist Life Community faith-sharing gatherings.
School-wide Masses on feast days are joined by Advent and Lent reconciliation services, adoration in theology classes, daily Marianist prayer and chapel rosaries.
Sources (3)
1. Worship - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “School wide Masses are celebrated on a particular occasion, feast days and holy days of obligation in the gymnasium”
  School-wide Masses are celebrated on particular occasions, feast days and holy days of obligation.
  “Opportunities for Adoration are provided in Theology classes”
  Eucharistic adoration is offered in theology classes.
  “A Marianist tradition practiced since the time of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. The prayer is recited daily.”
  The Marianist Prayer is recited daily.
  “Opportunities for morning and afternoon rosaries are provided in the Chapel”
  Morning and afternoon rosaries are prayed in the campus chapel.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2026-12-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Advent Reconciliation”
  An Advent Reconciliation service is on December 1, 2026.
3. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-03-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Lent Reconciliation”
  A Lent Reconciliation service is on March 16, 2027.
The SALT team promotes the Walk for Life, and the Encounters Team and SERVIAM program draw on Laudato Si'.
Sources (3)
1. Youth Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/youth-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “SALT is an acronym meaning, Service and Leadership Team. The group is open for Sophomores and is responsible for promoting Archdiocesan activities like the Walk for Life, Respect Life Essay, etc.”
  SALT, a sophomore team, promotes the Walk for Life and the Respect Life Essay.
  “Encounters Team This team addresses the signs of the times by planning and promoting opportunities to encounter God by responding to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.”
  The Encounters Team plans responses to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.
2. Calendar - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/about/calendar?cal_date=2027-01-01 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Walk for Life”
  Campus ministry takes part in the Walk for Life on January 23, 2027.
3. SERVIAM: Community Service Program - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/serviam · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Guided by the teachings of Pope Francis' encyclical on Laudato Si' and the Marianist Charism of Blessed WIlliam Joseph Chaminade, SERVIAM encourages students to choose service opportunities”
  The SERVIAM service program is guided by Laudato Si' and the Marianist charism.

Concerns

The listed ministry staff are a lay director and a deacon.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Alex Datoc Class of: 1987 Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
  Alex Datoc is Director of Campus Ministry.
  “Ynez Manalo Titles: Religious Studies Instructor, Administrative Associate for Serviam Email: Deacon Chris Mariano Titles: School Deacon, Campus Ministry Associate”
  Ynez Manalo is Administrative Associate for Serviam, and Deacon Chris Mariano is School Deacon and Campus Ministry Associate.
The service requirement is two service opportunities per theology semester, counted in opportunities rather than hours.
Sources (1)
1. SERVIAM: Community Service Program - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/serviam · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students are required to complete two community service opportunities during the semester they are enrolled in Theology serving the outside community.”
  Students must complete two off-campus service opportunities in each semester they take Theology.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Archbishop Riordan High School

Address: 175 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

Source: riordanhs.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, riordanhs.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, riordanhs.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

21 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 9 off campus

Retreats 6

Sophomore RetreatOff campus
November 5-6, 2026; April 8-9, 2027
Overnight retreat at San Damiano, Danville.
riordanhs.org
Emmaus Junior RetreatOff campus
October 14-16, 2026 and spring 2027
Three-day, two-night retreat for juniors at Redwood Glen, Loma Mar (fall) and Green Mountain, Los Gatos (spring).
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
Kairos Senior RetreatOff campus
Sept. 29-Oct. 2 and Nov. 17-20, 2026; Feb. 2-5 and Apr. 13-16, 2027
Four-day retreat for seniors at Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, led by faculty and young-adult alumni.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
All Divisions Lenten RetreatOff campus
March 10-12, 2027
Two-night retreat open to all grade levels during Lent.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
Boarding Student RetreatsOff campus
Retreats for boarding students.
riordanhs.org
Frosh Formation DaysOn campus
During extended R-Time (e.g., September 23, 2026)
Retreat days introducing freshmen to the school's Catholic-Marianist culture.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org

Service 5

Walk for LifeOff campus
January 23, 2027
Campus ministry participation in the Walk for Life.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
SERVIAM community service programOff campus
Each theology semester
Two off-campus service opportunities each theology semester with a written reflection; awards for students who exceed the requirement.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
Immersion-Outreach Service TripOff campus
Campus ministry service trip referenced in the SERVIAM award criteria.
riordanhs.org
CORE (Crusader Outreach and Relief Endeavors)On campus
Junior and senior peer ministry team that runs school service drives such as the Toy Drive, Blood Drive and Breast Cancer Awareness Drive.
riordanhs.org
Thanksgiving Canned Food PantryOn campus
November 16-20, 2026
Canned food drive before Thanksgiving.
riordanhs.org

Social life 1

On Fire NorCal JamOff campus
September 12, 2026
Campus ministry outing listed on the school calendar.
riordanhs.org

Faith formation 1

LIFE Team (Marianist Life Community)On campus
Monthly after school
Senior team that runs Marianist Life Community gatherings for faith-sharing and food.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org

Clubs and groups 2

Encounters TeamOn campus
Peer ministry team that plans responses to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor through the Laudato Si' action platform.
riordanhs.org
SALT (Service and Leadership Team)On campus
Sophomore peer ministry team that promotes archdiocesan activities such as the Walk for Life and the Respect Life Essay.
riordanhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 6

School-wide MassesOn campus
Sept. 8 and Dec. 8, 2026; Jan. 21, Feb. 10, Apr. 7 and May 28 (Baccalaureate, 5 pm), 2027
Masses for feast days and holy days in the gymnasium, including the Nativity of the BVM, Immaculate Conception, Blessed Chaminade Day, Ash Wednesday and an Easter Season Mass.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
Advent and Lent ReconciliationOn campus
December 1, 2026; March 16, 2027
Seasonal reconciliation services organized by campus ministry.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
Eucharistic adorationOn campus
In theology classes; Advent Family Adoration December 5, 2026
Adoration opportunities in theology classes and an Advent family adoration.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
Rosary and daily Marianist PrayerOn campus
Daily; morning and afternoon rosaries
The Marianist Prayer is recited daily, rosaries are prayed in the chapel, and campus ministry lists a Rosary Rally (October 17, 2026).
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org
Thanksgiving Prayer ServiceOn campus
November 24, 2026
School prayer service on a rally schedule.
riordanhs.org
Altar servers, Liturgy Team and Crusader ChoirOn campus
Students serve at the altar, prepare school-wide liturgies (Liturgy Team, open to freshmen) and sing in the Crusader Choir.
riordanhs.org, riordanhs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Campus Ministry - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Through retreats, worship, youth ministry, and community service, our Campus Ministry program strives to help each individual develop their own spirituality while strengthening their faith in God. A large number of students are actively involved in Campus Ministry leadership activities, and most students will attend at least two retreats before they graduate.”
Campus ministry runs retreats, worship, youth ministry and community service; most students attend at least two retreats.
“Alex Datoc Class of: 1987 Titles: Director of Campus Ministry”
Alex Datoc is Director of Campus Ministry.
“Ynez Manalo Titles: Religious Studies Instructor, Administrative Associate for Serviam Email: Deacon Chris Mariano Titles: School Deacon, Campus Ministry Associate”
Ynez Manalo is Administrative Associate for Serviam, and Deacon Chris Mariano is School Deacon and Campus Ministry Associate.
“Through retreats, worship, youth ministry, and community service, our Campus Ministry program strives to help each individual develop their own spirituality while strengthening their faith in God. A large number of students are actively involved in Campus Ministry leadership activities, and most students will attend at least two retreats before they graduate.”
Campus ministry runs retreats, worship, youth ministry and community service; most students attend at least two retreats.
Worship - Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/community/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Opportunities for morning and afternoon rosaries are provided in the Chapel”
Morning and afternoon rosaries are prayed in the campus chapel.
Archbishop Riordan High Schoolriordanhs.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“175 Frida Kahlo Way San Francisco, CA 94112 Main Telephone: (415) 586-8200”
The school is at 175 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112; main telephone 586-8200.

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Academic Excellence

84 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score99%
Students per teacher 25% of score14.9 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	1,143
Students in grades 9–12	1,143
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	99%
Setting	City

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of San Francisco

The Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Source: sfarch.org, sfarch.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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NCES school ID 00072596
175 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 731-6700
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Is Archbishop Riordan High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Archbishop Riordan High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of San Francisco (Marianist tradition).
What is Archbishop Riordan High School’s Compass Score?: 78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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