St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1855.;xNLx;;xNLx;Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius challenges its students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion.;xNLx;;xNLx;Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their individual talents for the greater glory of God.;xNLx;;xNLx;With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be men and women for and with others, responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.
Fr. Michael Accolt and Fr. John Nobili, enter San Francisco Bay aboard the O.C. Raymond where Accolti finds “the longed-for shores of what goes under the name of San Francisco, but which, whether it should be called a villa, a brothel, or Babylon, I am at a loss to determine.”
Accolti goes to Rome to gain support for the California Mission.
The Jesuits dedicate the first St. Ignatius Church on Market Street.
With the help of Fr. Joseph Bixio, S.J., Fr. Anthony Maraschi (SI’s founder) opens the doors for the first day of class at a one-room schoolhouse known as St. Ignatius Academy, located behind the church; 3 students show up for class.
SI’s second term opens with 89 students.
Student Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary established.
SI granted a state charter.
Hill behind school leveled to create a playing field.
Students walk on newly paved Market Street.
SI builds its second campus next to the first one on Market and Jessie Streets.
