Excellent
#31 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 2% of private schools
San Francisco High School of the Arts
High School
1970 PAGE ST, San Francisco, CA 94117
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Score
8.4
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Score
8.4
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#31 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#1 of 74
public schools
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San Francisco High School of the Arts
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About San Francisco High School of the Arts
San Francisco High School of the Arts is a private high school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco High School of the Arts serves approximately 46 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco High School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 46 students, San Francisco High School of the Arts 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 2.9:1 students to teachers, San Francisco High School of the Arts sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
San Francisco High School of the Arts 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 San Francisco High School of the Arts compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco High School of the Arts (this school) | 8.4 |
| Independence High | 9.1 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 7.6 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 6.0 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Rooftop Elementary | 6.5 |
| Gateway High | 8.7 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 7.0 |
| Everett Middle | 5.8 |
| Mission High | 4.4 |
| 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 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.8 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy | 4.4 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 8.4 |
| Presidio Middle | 8.3 |
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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.
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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
1970 PAGE ST, San Francisco, CA 94117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Francisco High School of the Arts may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Independence High (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, URBAN SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO (rated 6.8/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco High School of the Arts San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| New Traditions Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ashbury) San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| URBAN SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Urban School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Grattan Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 9.3 |
| San Francisco Day School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Independence High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Roosevelt Middle San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 9.5 |
| THE DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.1 mi | — |
| BRIGHTWORKS San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
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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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 6th 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 46 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 2.9:1. 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 ranks #31 of 1,787 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 current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is San Francisco High School of the Arts a private school?
Yes, San Francisco High School of the Arts is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is San Francisco High School of the Arts a religious school?
No, San Francisco High School of the Arts is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 431-3161
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