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Lick-wilmerding High School
High School
755 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Lick-wilmerding High School
Lick-wilmerding High School is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94112. The school serves approximately 559 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $130,906, where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Lick-wilmerding High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
As a private school, Lick-wilmerding High School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Lick-wilmerding High School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lick-wilmerding High School (this school) | — |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy | 6.9 |
| Balboa High | 8.9 |
| Jordan (June) School for Equity | 6.3 |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | 9.3 |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer | 7.3 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | — |
| Lowell High | 8.0 |
| Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High | 8.7 |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | 7.9 |
| Marshall (Thurgood) High | 5.7 |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | 7.5 |
| Independence High | 7.8 |
| Mission High | 4.7 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.2 |
| O'Connell (John) High | 6.6 |
| Downtown High | 5.4 |
| KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory | 7.1 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 6.0 |
| S.F. International High | 5.4 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 6.6 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 559 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Address
- 755 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
- Phone
- (415) 333-4021
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
755 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lick-wilmerding High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Balboa High (rated 8.9/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is City Arts & Leadership Academy (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away). Additionally, ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| WEN JIAN YING San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Wen Jian Ying San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Denman (James) Middle San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Balboa High San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| St. Finn Barr Catholic School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST FINN BARR CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| San Francisco Islamic School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Longfellow Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Sheridan Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| George Washington Elementary Daly City | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,906
Median Home Value
$1,159,600
Median Rent
$2,326/mo
Population
80,133
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
41.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Lick-wilmerding High School has a median household income of $130,906. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,159,600, with a median rent of $2,326/month. The local poverty rate of 9.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lick-wilmerding High School
What grades does Lick-wilmerding High School serve?
Lick-wilmerding High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lick-wilmerding High School?
Lick-wilmerding High School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lick-wilmerding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lick-wilmerding High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Lick-wilmerding High School a private school?
Yes, Lick-wilmerding High School 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (4,559/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Francisco). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 333-4021
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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