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Best High Schools in San Francisco, California

Compare 27 high schools in San Francisco. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

27
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
56,505
Total Students
Across San Francisco
20.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
27 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 2,571 students at Lowell High.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About High Schools in San Francisco

San Francisco, California offers 27 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.

Washington (George) High

publichighGrade 9-12
600 32Nd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121
N/A
Rating
Students
2,068
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

S.F. County Civic Center Secondary

publichighGrade 6-12
727 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102
N/A
Rating
Students
65
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

S.F. County Special Education

publichighK-12
3045 Santiago St., San Francisco, CA 94116
N/A
Rating
Students
120
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr

publichighGrade 6-12
375 Woodside Ave. W1, San Francisco, CA 94127
N/A
Rating
Students
17
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)

publichighGrade 6-12
1325 Florida St., San Francisco, CA 94110
N/A
Rating
Students
67
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

S.F. International High

publichighGrade 8-12
655 Deharo St., San Francisco, CA 94107
N/A
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Jordan (June) School For Equity

publichighGrade 9-12
325 La Grande Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
N/A
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High

publichighGrade 9-12
400 Mansell St., San Francisco, CA 94134
N/A
Rating
Students
1,047
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Independence High

publichighGrade 9-12
1350 7Th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
N/A
Rating
Students
235
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High

publichighGrade 9-12
40 Vega St., San Francisco, CA 94115
N/A
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

O'Connell (John) High

publichighGrade 9-12
2355 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94110
N/A
Rating
Students
460
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mission High

publichighGrade 9-12
3750 18Th St., San Francisco, CA 94114
N/A
Rating
Students
993
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Wells (Ida B.) High

publichighGrade 9-12
1099 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA 94117
N/A
Rating
Students
198
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Lowell High

publichighGrade 9-12
1101 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco, CA 94132
N/A
Rating
Students
2,571
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Academy (The)- Sf @Mcateer

publichighGrade 9-12
555 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131
N/A
Rating
Students
123
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Galileo High

publichighGrade 9-12
1150 Francisco St., San Francisco, CA 94109
N/A
Rating
Students
1,750
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Downtown High

publichighGrade 9-12
693 Vermont St., San Francisco, CA 94107
N/A
Rating
Students
174
Student-Teacher
40:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Balboa High

publichighGrade 9-12
1000 Cayuga Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
N/A
Rating
Students
1,238
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Lincoln (Abraham) High

publichighGrade 9-12
2162 24Th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
N/A
Rating
Students
2,074
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch Of The Arts A Public School

publichighGrade 9-12
555 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131
N/A
Rating
Students
680
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many high schools are in San Francisco, California?

There are several high schools in San Francisco, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.

What is the best high school in San Francisco?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in San Francisco include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in San Francisco?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in San Francisco is 20.5:1.