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#340 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 11% of private schools
San Francisco High School of the Arts
High School
1950 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
About San Francisco High School of the Arts
San Francisco High School of the Arts is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94117. The school serves approximately 53 students in grades 5th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 89.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $175,096, where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow San Francisco High School of the Arts compares to 119 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco High School of the Arts (this school) | 5.8 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 7.1 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 6.7 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.3 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 5.7 |
| Independence High | 8.2 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 4.5 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 7.1 |
| McKinley Elementary | 6.8 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 5.0 |
| Gateway Middle | 5.3 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 4.7 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 6.5 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary | 6.4 |
| Rooftop Elementary | 5.2 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.3 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary | 8.5 |
| Gateway High | 7.6 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 5.8 |
| Sanchez Elementary | 6.1 |
| Argonne Elementary | 6.0 |
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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.
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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
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Location
1950 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| New Traditions Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ashbury) San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| URBAN SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Urban School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Grattan Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| San Francisco Day School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Independence High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Roosevelt Middle San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| THE DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| McKinley Elementary San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Rooftop Elementary San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$175,096
Median Home Value
$1,641,400
Median Rent
$2,786/mo
Population
37,575
College Educated
78.3%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
35
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| ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY San Francisco, CA | 5.8 |
| DNA Prep Academy Chatsworth, CA | 5.8 |
| East Hills Academy Chula Vista, CA | 5.8 |
| HAWTHORNE ACADEMY Hawthorne, CA | 5.8 |
| Los Angeles College Prep Academy Los Angeles, CA | 5.8 |
| Open Mind School Menlo Park, CA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Francisco High School of the Arts
What grades does San Francisco High School of the Arts serve?
San Francisco High School of the Arts serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend San Francisco High School of the Arts?
San Francisco High School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco High School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco High School of the Arts is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Francisco High School of the Arts rank in CA?
San Francisco High School of the Arts is ranked #340 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is San Francisco High School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco High School of the Arts 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 San Francisco High School of the Arts a private school?
Yes, San Francisco High School of the Arts 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 431-3161
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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