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#79 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 3% of private schools

Jewish Community High School of the Bay

High School

1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Private
174
Students
5.7:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 3%
in CA

About Jewish Community High School of the Bay

Jewish Community High School of the Bay is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94115. The school serves approximately 174 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 97.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.8/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $154,264, where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Jewish Community High School of the Bay compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
This School
vs
20:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
174
This School
vs
747
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Jewish Community High School of the Bay (this school) 5.8
Gateway High 7.6
Wells (Ida B.) High 5.0
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High 4.5
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 7.0
Mission High 3.9
Galileo High 7.6
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) 4.6
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) 4.4
O'Connell (John) High 5.0
Independence High 8.2
Downtown High 3.5
S.F. International High 6.4
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) 7.0
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr 5.8
Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School 8.7
Academy (The)- SF @McAteer 5.8
Washington (George) High 8.5
Lincoln (Abraham) High 5.7
Marshall (Thurgood) High 4.6
City Arts & Leadership Academy 5.4

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in San Francisco

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 174
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi
School Distance Rating
JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY San Francisco 0.0 mi 5.8
Creative Arts Charter San Francisco 0.1 mi 4.7
Gateway Middle San Francisco 0.1 mi 5.3
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco 0.1 mi 5.8
Gateway High San Francisco 0.1 mi 7.6
THE DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOOL San Francisco 0.4 mi 5.8
Wells (Ida B.) High San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.0
Parks (Rosa) Elementary San Francisco 0.4 mi 4.6
Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco 0.5 mi 8.0
DREW SCHOOL San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
Drew School San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco 0.5 mi 4.5
San Francisco Day School San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Muir (John) Elementary San Francisco 0.7 mi 8.3
SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$154,264

Median Home Value

$1,684,100

Median Rent

$2,380/mo

Population

32,715

College Educated

73.6%

Homeownership

24.8%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Median Age

37.5

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Bayside Community Day Moreno Valley, CA 5.8
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jewish Community High School of the Bay

What grades does Jewish Community High School of the Bay serve?

Jewish Community High School of the Bay serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jewish Community High School of the Bay?

Jewish Community High School of the Bay has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewish Community High School of the Bay?

The student-teacher ratio at Jewish Community High School of the Bay is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Jewish Community High School of the Bay rank in CA?

Jewish Community High School of the Bay is ranked #79 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Jewish Community High School of the Bay's MySchoolScout rating?

Jewish Community High School of the Bay has a composite rating of 5.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Jewish Community High School of the Bay a private school?

Yes, Jewish Community High School of the Bay is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Francisco
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details