A Catholic Academy of Arts & Sciences
Faith-filled Academic Excellence in the heart of San Francisco
Be a Camel
Hello!
Welcome to Nativity, a Catholic high school in San Francisco. Nativity offers students a unique high school experience. We invite you to read our mission statement, watch our short video, and consider the case for the camel. Come and experience Nativity in-person by scheduling a campus visit through the link below.
If you have any questions, you can call or text us at (415) 322-9229 (or email hello@nativityhs.org).
If you are interested in joining our warm, passionate, and energetic team as an educator, we invite you to review our faculty page for open job opportunities.
May God Bless You,
Nativity Board of Directors
Visit Campus
Schedule a School Tour
Families are welcome to visit our campus, meet the teachers, and learn more about our academic philosophy through a tour guided by our Head of School. We invite you to sign up for a visit using the link below.
Thank you to Fr. Mike Schmitz and the 350+ people who joined us for Camelcade!
This is Camel Life
Admission Events
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Apply
Application Open
We are accepting applications for the 2027-2028 academic year. Applications received by December 15th are given priority for admission. $50 application fee applies.
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Open House
October 17 & 28, 2026
Families are welcome to visit our campus, meet the teachers and students, and learn more about our academic philosophy. RSVP encouraged.
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Dromedary Day
November 6, 2026
Prospective 8th grade students are invited to visit Nativity and experience a day as a Camel. Please note that Dromedary Day is available only to students who have submitted an application to Nativity.
Nativity News
Merit Scholarship Opportunities
Generous donors have contributed to a scholarship fund to make a Nativity education accessible to families in the Bay Area. We have three scholarship opportunities, in addition to financial aid, for incoming students.
Magi Award
The Magi Award is a four-year partial scholarship awarded to students in recognition of excellence in academics and HSPT performance.
Nativity Award
The Nativity Award is a four-year partial scholarship awarded to a student in recognition of excellence in academics and making a positive impact in their school or community through living their faith.
Cathedral Choir Award
The Cathedral Choir Award is a partial scholarship available to members of the Cathedral Children's Choir from Stella Maris Academy and St. Paul's School.
We’re Hiring
“As teachers, you kindle in your students a thirst for truth and wisdom. You spark in them a desire for beauty. You introduce them to their cultural heritage. You help them to discover the treasures of other cultures and peoples. What an awesome responsibility and privilege is yours in the teaching profession.”