Below Average
#8138 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mission High
High School · San Francisco Unified
3750 18th St., San Francisco, CA 94114
Enrollment
1,084
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,084
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,138 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#101 of 120
public schools
In district
#88 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Mission High
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About Mission High
Mission High is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Mission High serves approximately 1,084 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Mission High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,138 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mission High show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
50% of students at Mission High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mission High — Students at Mission High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.
How Mission High Compares
See how Mission 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
3750 18th St., San Francisco, CA 94114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mission High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. McKinley Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Middle San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Sanchez Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| San Francisco Friends School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Marshall Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| German International School of Silicon Valley San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 9.1 |
| ICA Cristo Rey Academy San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ICA CRISTO REY San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| La Scuola International School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| EUREKA LEARNING CENTER San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$196,528
Median Home Value
$1,771,700
Median Rent
$2,898/mo
Population
33,627
College Educated
79.2%
Homeownership
44.5%
Avg Commute
33.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
41.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mission High
What grades does Mission High serve?
Mission High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mission High?
Mission High has an enrollment of approximately 1,084 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mission High rank in CA?
Mission High ranks #8,138 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mission High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mission High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mission High a charter school?
No, Mission High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mission High a Title I school?
No, Mission High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mission High?
58.9% of students at Mission 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
- 1,084
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.9%
- Phone
- (415) 241-6240
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #88 of 103
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