About ARHS :: Mission Statement
Archbishop Riordan High School, an Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the
Marianist tradition, prepares young men of the Bay Area for leadership through
its inclusive college preparatory curriculum, its emphasis on formation in
faith, and its dedication to community service and justice. In a diverse family
environment, Archbishop Riordan fosters development in faith, character,
academics, athletics and the arts.
School Philosophy
Archbishop Riordan High School is an urban Catholic high school for boys,
owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco and conducted by the
Society of Mary, Marianists, who are assisted by lay men and women. Archbishop
Riordan reflects the cultural heritage of the ethnic groups of the City of San
Francisco and its adjacent communities. The school respects the integrity of
each individual as a unique human being. The school admits students of varying
abilities.
Archbishop Riordan engages its students in a process of education which promotes
each student's personal growth and development in the intellectual, spiritual,
social, and physical aspects of his life.
To achieve this process, Archbishop Riordan strives to be a Christian community
of faculty, students, parents, and others associated with its programs, who by
example, instruction, and concerns, mutually support and assist one another to
develop Christian values of love of God, love of oneself and love of others.
Each member of the Christian community at Archbishop Riordan will accept the
responsibility of these ideals in order to foster the Church's mission of
Message, Service, and Community. Archbishop Riordan High School will continue to
re-evaluate its curriculum and programs to insure that the specific needs of its
diversified school community are met.