Breakthrough Summerbridge FAQ

San Francisco University High School (3150 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115).

We are looking for students who are currently in 6th grade, have As and Bs in core subjects, and are from low to middle-income families, as defined by SF Income Limits. We also prioritize first-generation students. 

Here is the HUD Chart, where you can find SF Income Limits on page 16. 

The application to join Breakthrough Summerbridge for summer 2026 is now open and will be due on March 6, 2026. Click here to learn more. 

Contact summerbridgesf@sfuhs.org for any questions.  

Click here to learn how to apply to Breakthrough Summerbridge.

Breakthrough Summerbridge is a tuition-free program.

Breakthrough Summerbridge students commit to a three-year program that begins the summer after sixth grade and continues through the summer after eighth grade. This includes two full academic years (7th and 8th grade) and three consecutive summers.

After middle school, students are encouraged to enroll in our College Access Program. Students who enroll commit to attending Saturday Academy once a month until they graduate from high school.  

No, Breakthrough Summerbridge is a year-round program. Participating students attend for six weeks in the summer and during the school year in our after-school program.

Yes. If your student is admitted to the Breakthrough Summerbridge program, at least one parent/guardian must attend all Breakthrough Summerbridge Family Association meetings. These meetings are opportunities for parents and guardians to participate in Breakthrough Summerbridge and are held in the evenings.

Summer 2026 programming will take place from June 17 to August 5.  

Our summer program is six weeks, Monday to Friday from 9 am - 2:45 pm.