Very Good
#2611 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer
High School · San Francisco Unified
555 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,611 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#59 of 120
public schools
In district
#56 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer
High School in San Francisco · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer
Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer serves approximately 265 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,611 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
49% of students at Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer — Students at Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer Compares
See how Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
555 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Academy (the)- Sf @mcateer may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School (rated 8.4/10), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 8.4 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| Miraloma Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Rooftop Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Alvarado Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| ST FINN BARR CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| St. Philip School San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| St. Finn Barr Catholic School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| West Portal Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| ST PHILIP SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Eureka Learning Center San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| EUREKA LEARNING CENTER San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| Wen Jian Ying San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| WEN JIAN YING San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Lick (James) Middle San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$198,779
Median Home Value
$1,749,500
Median Rent
$2,971/mo
Population
27,809
College Educated
77.6%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
40.9
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.5%
- 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%
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #56 of 103
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