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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HSPT
December 13th
8:00am-11:30am8th grade students are invited to take the High School Placement Test. Space is limited; registration is required.
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Apply
December 14th
Priority DeadlineWe are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications received by December 14th are given priority for admission.
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Scholarships
January 31st
Scholarship DeadlineComplete the scholarship application to be considered for a merit scholarship. Students must also take the HSPT to be considered.
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 two scholarship opportunities, in addition to financial aid, for incoming students.
Magi Award
Eight incoming students will receive a four-year partial scholarship. The Magi Award recognizes students for making a positive impact in their school or community through living their faith.
Nativity Award
Two incoming students will receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. The Nativity Award is in recognition of excellence in academics, commitment to faith, and a top score on the HSPT.
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.”