Very Good
#379 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 21% of private schools
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
High School
1835 ELLIS ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#379 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#26 of 74
public schools
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Jewish Community High School of the Bay
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About Jewish Community High School of the Bay
Jewish Community High School of the Bay is a private high school in San Francisco, CA. Jewish Community High School of the Bay serves approximately 188 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Jewish Community High School of the Bay has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 188 students, Jewish Community High School of the Bay 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.
At 4.8:1 students to teachers, Jewish Community High School of the Bay sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Jewish Community High School of the Bay is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Jewish Community High School of the Bay compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Jewish Community High School of the Bay (this school) | 7.2 |
| Gateway High | 8.7 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 6.0 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 7.6 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Mission High | 4.4 |
| Galileo High | 8.4 |
| Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) | 4.0 |
| Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) | 2.9 |
| Independence High | 9.1 |
| O'Connell (John) High | 5.5 |
| Downtown High | 4.3 |
| S.F. International High | 5.4 |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | 6.5 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | — |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | 8.4 |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer | 7.5 |
| Washington (George) High | 8.7 |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | 8.2 |
| Marshall (Thurgood) High | 4.9 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy | 6.3 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1835 ELLIS ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jewish Community High School of the Bay may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Gateway High (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, DREW SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community High School of the Bay San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Gateway High San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Creative Arts Charter San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Gateway Middle San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| THE DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| DREW SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Drew School San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| San Francisco Day School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
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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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 188 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 4.8:1. 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 ranks #379 of 1,787 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 current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jewish Community High School of the Bay a private school?
Yes, Jewish Community High School of the Bay is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Jewish Community High School of the Bay a religious school?
Jewish Community High School of the Bay has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 345-9777
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