# Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
*Also known as SHC*

- Website: https://www.shcp.edu
- Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/shcp-edu

> Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic high school delivering rigorous academics and faith-based formation to a diverse student body.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHC) is an independent Lasallian Vincentian Catholic high school focused on academic excellence, faith formation, and student success. Rooted in the Lasallian-Vincentian tradition and the Catholic archdiocesan family, SHC serves a diverse student body with a rigorous college-preparatory program and a wide array of cocurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes critical thinking, ethical leadership, service to others, and spiritual growth within a supportive, faith-based community. SHC offers a comprehensive academic program across core subjects, honors and Advanced Placement coursework, and pathways designed to develop college- and career-readiness skills. The curriculum is complemented by programs that encourage inquiry, collaboration, and real-world application. A robust cocurricular ecosystem includes Visual & Performing Arts, Athletics, and Campus Ministry, as well as service-learning, retreats, and leadership opportunities. SHC also runs summer and winter institutes and other programs that broaden student experiences and provide enrichment for motivated learners and athletes. The mission orientation centers on forming the whole person—intellectual, moral, and social development—through a combination of rigorous academics, faith formation, and opportunities to serve others. The school highlights its commitment to inclusion, community, and lifelong learning, inviting students, families, and alumni to participate in admissions events, campus life, and ongoing programming. SHC presents itself as an innovative Catholic high school that blends traditional values with modern teaching methods, using technology and collaborative learning to prepare students for higher education and meaningful service in their communities.