Very Good
#2611 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer
High School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131
- Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2017, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$198,779
Median home value
$1,749,500
Median rent
$2,971/mo
College educated
77.6%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asawa (ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| S.f. County Court Woodside Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Riordan High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,192 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Riordan High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 976 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #56 of 103
- District spending per student
- $22,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 265 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,611 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer
What grades does Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer serve?
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer?
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer rank in CA?
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer ranks #2,611 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer a charter school?
No, Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer a Title I school?
No, Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer?
58.5% of students at Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (415) 695-5700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94131)
- 27,809
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94131; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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