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O'connell (john) High
High School · San Francisco Unified
2355 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,487 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#88 of 120
public schools
In district
#78 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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About O'connell (john) High
O'connell (john) High is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. O'connell (john) High serves approximately 483 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. O'connell (john) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,487 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for O'connell (john) High show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at O'connell (john) 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.
63% of students at O'connell (john) 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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O'connell (john) High — Students at O'connell (john) High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.5%
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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.
How O'connell (john) High Compares
See how O'connell (john) 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
2355 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering O'connell (john) High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) (rated 6.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ICA CRISTO REY (rated 6.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Downtown High (rated 4.3/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| La Scuola International School San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Eclipse Academy San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Mission Preparatory San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Marshall Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| ST PETER'S SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| St. Peter's School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Synergy School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| SYNERGY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Downtown High San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| ICA Cristo Rey Academy San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ICA CRISTO REY San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ST ANTHONY - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$152,403
Median Home Value
$1,500,200
Median Rent
$2,404/mo
Population
66,687
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
41.6%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
39.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about O'connell (john) High
What grades does O'connell (john) High serve?
O'connell (john) High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend O'connell (john) High?
O'connell (john) High has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'connell (john) High?
The student-teacher ratio at O'connell (john) High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O'connell (john) High rank in CA?
O'connell (john) High ranks #6,487 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is O'connell (john) High's MySchoolScout rating?
O'connell (john) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 O'connell (john) High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O'connell (john) High has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is O'connell (john) High a charter school?
No, O'connell (john) High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O'connell (john) High a Title I school?
No, O'connell (john) High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O'connell (john) High?
67.5% of students at O'connell (john) 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
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (415) 695-5370
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #78 of 103
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