High School Placement
St. Paul's graduates consistently distinguish themselves among our nearly 1,000 applicants. When they step onto campus, they immediately immerse themselves in our community. They are fearless learners who take risks, push boundaries, ask thoughtful questions, and courageously engage in the heart work required to drive meaningful change.
Working with St. Paul's is one of my greatest joys because I know, without a doubt, that their graduates will enrich and elevate our school community. Bay Area High School Admissions Director
Ninety percent of our eighth graders matriculate to their first-choice high school.
Counseling Eighth Graders To High School
The process begins summer after Seventh Grade, with August meetings between eighth graders, parents, and the Director of Middle School to explore options—including public, charter, independent, parochial, and boarding schools.
During Eighth Grade, students attend a placement class covering applications, mock interviews, writing practice, and school selection. By November, families are equipped to complete applications. Admission directors consistently note that St. Paul's students arrive academically prepared, globally aware, and ready for their next chapter.
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St. Paul's students are sought by top high schools.
Our students enroll at independent, parochial, public, and charter high schools, and they thrive at all of them.
Here are several schools at which our graduates enroll:
At St. Paul's, I learned how to be a part of and live within a broader community of people from all types of backgrounds; how to benefit from and take part in the stewardship of a city; and how to stand up and fight (respectfully) for what I believed in as well as for others who may not otherwise be able to fight for themselves. St. Paul's gave me the foundation of my character that I have carried with me for the rest of my life.Class of 1982 St. Paul's alum
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Marcus Chang - Director of Middle School
High School Placement
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A family meeting at the beginning of the year with the Director of Middle School to talk about a student’s interests and options for high school
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Lunch visits by admissions representatives from local high schools
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Essay writing support from the eighth grade English Teacher
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Practice interviews with the Director of Middle School and administrative colleagues
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Optional test prep classes offered on site
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Support for students as they make their enrollment decision
Michael Birkhead
Middle School Registrar
Contact: mbirkead@spes.org, 510-285-9606