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#392 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 12% of private schools

San Francisco University High School

High School

3065 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Private
488
Students
8.3:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 12%
in CA

About San Francisco University High School

San Francisco University High School is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94115. The school serves approximately 488 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 87.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $154,264, where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How San Francisco University High School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
This School
vs
20:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
488
This School
vs
747
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
San Francisco University High School (this school) 5.8
Gateway High 7.6
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High 4.5
Wells (Ida B.) High 5.0
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 7.0
Galileo High 7.6
Independence High 8.2
Mission High 3.9
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) 4.6
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) 4.4
Washington (George) High 8.5
O'Connell (John) High 5.0
Downtown High 3.5
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr 5.8
S.F. International High 6.4
Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School 8.7
Academy (The)- SF @McAteer 5.8
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) 7.0
Lincoln (Abraham) High 5.7
S.F. County Special Education 4.3
Marshall (Thurgood) High 4.6

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in San Francisco

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.3:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 488
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

3065 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi
School Distance Rating
SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco 0.0 mi 5.8
San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco 0.2 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco 0.2 mi 5.8
Drew School San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
DREW SCHOOL San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
Town School for Boys San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
HILLWOOD ACADEMIC DAY SCHOOL San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
Hillwood Academic Day San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco 0.4 mi 8.0
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco 0.7 mi 4.5
Presidio Hill School San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
Gateway High San Francisco 0.7 mi 7.6
PRESIDIO HILL SCHOOL San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Convent & Stuart Hall, Schools of the Sacred Heart - San Francisco San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
CONVENT & STUART HALL SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
San Francisco Public Montessori San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$154,264

Median Home Value

$1,684,100

Median Rent

$2,380/mo

Population

32,715

College Educated

73.6%

Homeownership

24.8%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Median Age

37.5

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Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science Long Beach, CA 5.8
Fort Bragg High Fort Bragg, CA 5.8
ICA CRISTO REY San Francisco, CA 5.8
Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito, CA 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Francisco University High School

What grades does San Francisco University High School serve?

San Francisco University High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Francisco University High School?

San Francisco University High School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco University High School?

The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco University High School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does San Francisco University High School rank in CA?

San Francisco University High School is ranked #392 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is San Francisco University High School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Francisco University High School 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 University High School a private school?

Yes, San Francisco University 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Francisco
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details