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#4824 of 9,539 schools in CA
City Arts & Leadership Academy
High School · City Arts & Leadership Academy District · San Francisco, CA
A charter high school in San Francisco, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Seneca Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at City Arts & Leadership Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where City Arts & Leadership Academy 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,906
Median home value
$1,159,600
Median rent
$2,326/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,251 | Compare → |
| Lick-wilmerding High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Wen Jian YingPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Wen Jian YingPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.5 mi | 7 | 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.
City Arts & Leadership Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
City Arts & Leadership Academy is listed in City Arts & Leadership Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Arts & Leadership Academy
City Arts & Leadership Academy is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of City Arts & Leadership Academy District, serving approximately 407 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,824 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Arts & Leadership Academy
What grades does City Arts & Leadership Academy serve?
City Arts & Leadership Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend City Arts & Leadership Academy?
City Arts & Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Arts & Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at City Arts & Leadership Academy is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City Arts & Leadership Academy rank in CA?
City Arts & Leadership Academy ranks #4,824 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is City Arts & Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
City Arts & Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 City Arts & Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Arts & Leadership Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is City Arts & Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, City Arts & Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City Arts & Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, City Arts & Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Arts & Leadership Academy?
70.3% of students at City Arts & Leadership Academy 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
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.6%
- Phone
- (415) 841-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94112)
- 80,133
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 94112; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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