Below Average
#8249 of 9,539 schools in CA
Downtown High
High School · San Francisco Unified
693 Vermont St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher
29.4:1
Score
4.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher
29.4:1
Score
4.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,249 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#103 of 120
public schools
In district
#90 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Downtown High
Downtown High is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Downtown High serves approximately 147 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 29.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Downtown High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,249 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Downtown High show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 147 students, Downtown High is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Downtown High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Downtown High runs 29.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Downtown High — Students at Downtown High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 17 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: 9.4/10.
How Downtown High Compares
See how Downtown High 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
693 Vermont St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Downtown High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) (rated 6.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is O'Connell (John) High (rated 5.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, S.F. International High (rated 5.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| S.F. International High San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| LIVE OAK SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Mission Preparatory San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Webster (Daniel) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| King (Thomas Starr) Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 9.4 |
| Bryant Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| O'Connell (John) High San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| St. Peter's School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST PETER'S SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| MEADOWS-LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Meadows-livingstone school San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| La Scuola International School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Eclipse Academy San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 2.9 |
| PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$186,123
Median Home Value
$1,227,000
Median Rent
$3,378/mo
Population
30,190
College Educated
77%
Homeownership
36.5%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
35.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Downtown High
What grades does Downtown High serve?
Downtown High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Downtown High?
Downtown High has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown High is 29.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downtown High rank in CA?
Downtown High ranks #8,249 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Downtown High's MySchoolScout rating?
Downtown High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Downtown High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downtown High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Downtown High a charter school?
No, Downtown High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downtown High a Title I school?
No, Downtown High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downtown High?
63.9% of students at Downtown High 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
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.1%
- Phone
- (415) 695-5860
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #90 of 103
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