Rise University Preparatory is an independent Christian middle and high school making top quality education accessible to the Bayview/Hunters Point community and beyond. Our academically rigorous, creative program and supportive, college-bound environment encourages students to reason, imagine, serve, and thrive.

We follow a 9-to-5 school day model as a way to provide an immersive educational experience, close-knit community, and enrichment activities. Our partnerships with local businesses allow us to offer unique opportunities in project-based, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning.

Excellent Standards

Rise Prep enfolds its students with extensive support and high academic standards. Our challenging classes ensure that middle school students are prepared for a rigorous high school and beyond.

With hands-on experiments and projects, we emphasize critical thinking, curiosity, and discovery through excellent humanities, math, science, and technology courses. 

Small class sizes mean attention is given to each young person's skill development, interests, and learning styles. 

The 9-5pm school day ensures scholars not only have time for extracurriculars, but also time with homework tutors who can focus on individual needs and extension activities. 

Extensive Support

Our school culture and academics are infused with a Christian worldview and values. Our class meetings develop a culture of hope, compassion, wonder, perseverance, and respect for diversity.

Other support strategies for the student include daily homework help, enrichment, online learning, and study skill workshops. Mentoring is built into the extended day with the help of members and leaders in the community.

And finally, we believe partnership with families is key, and home visits are a part of building a strong network of support and understanding. We also ask families to stay involved, to volunteer or visit, and of course, to always be the loudest cheerleaders for our scholars.

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Weekend Open Houses 

Meet faculty and current students.

November 4
Saturday
9:30am

Applications available now for Fall 2024 for students entering 9th-12th grade.

We’re looking for families and students from diverse backgrounds who want to be challenged, who strive for academic success, who don't see mistakes and struggle as failure, who are open to mentors and friendships across differences, and who know the importance of character formation and compassion. 

Learn about our application process, cost of tuition, and school tours below.

Fall 2024 Applications

Application process

1. School Tour. Come visit! Meet the staff, hear about our program and academics, and get your questions answered. We'd love to meet you and help in your process of discerning the right school. You can find out more about school tours below.

2. Application Form. Here’s what’s involved:

   • Parent/guardian section. Your input and desires are very important to us.

   • Student section. Help us get to know you as genuinely as you can.

   • Middle School Transcript. Let us understand how we can help you grow academically at Rise.

   • Recommendation. Please ask a non-guardian adult such as a teacher to write a recommendation. They may send it in separately for confidentiality.

3. Family Interview. This gives us a fuller opportunity to meet you--to hear from both the adult(s) of the household as well as the student.

4. High School Entrance Exam.  This allows us to prepare an academic program for the student and track progress over time.

5. Decision Time. We will notify applicants of our acceptance decisions on March 21, 2024 by email and paper letter. Student commitments and an initial deposit of $220 are due April 5, 2024. 

6. Tuition Payment Plan. We thank God that we are able to offer a private school education at $2,200/year–a cost accessible to many. Our financial advisor will be in touch to work out a payment plan that works for your family, and possible scholarship options.

Non-discriminatory Policy

Rise University Preparatory admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation, or religious/non-religious affiliation and will treat all students equally as to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Rise University Preparatory does not discriminate on the basis of these factors in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial award programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

Application timeline

At Rise Prep, students are guided by experienced, passionate teachers who view their work as a calling, not a job. With many of our faculty living in the Bayview neighborhood, we are deeply invested in our community and its future.

Rise Prep tuition is geared to be affordable to families of all income levels and first-to-college scholars. We are committed to educational equity, justice and reconciliation. Therefore, 80% of our seats are reserved for Bayview scholars, low-income, or first generation college-bound students. 

Tuition at a typical San Francisco private school is $20,000 to $40,000 or more per year. Tuition at Rise Prep is $2,200 per year.

Our low tuition is made possible by support from generous donors. If you're able to afford more, we welcome and strongly encourage you to support Rise Prep financially!