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A Catholic Academy of Arts & Sciences

A high school experience that is intimate, academically rigorous, and faith-filled.

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Our mission is to imitate Christ.

Hello!

Welcome to Nativity, a new Catholic high school in San Francisco. Nativity offers students a high school experience that is intimate, faith-filled, classical, and academically rigorous.

We invite you to read our Mission Statement, learn about our scholarship opportunities, and consider the case for the camel. Please reach out to schedule a campus visit or attend our Open House on November 9th.

If you have any questions, please call or text us at (415) 322-9229 or send a note to hello@nativityhs.org.

If you are interested in joining our passionate, enthusiastic team as an educator or administrator, we invite you to review our faculty page for open job opportunities.

May God Bless You,

— Nativity Board of Directors

Thank you to Fr. Mike Schmitz and the 350+ people who joined us for Camelcade 2024!

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This is Camel Life

Admission Events

  • Dromedary Day

    November 7th
    9:00am-1:30pm

    Prospective 8th grade students are invited to join us on campus for student experience day. Space is limited; registration is required.

  • Open House

    November 9th
    10:30am-2:00pm

    Visit our campus and tour with a current student. Drop in anytime in those hours to experience Nativity and meet the teachers.

  • Apply

    December 14th
    Priority Deadline

    We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications received by December 14th are given priority for admission.

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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.

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“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.”

- Pope John Paul II

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