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#3787 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
South San Francisco High
High School · South San Francisco Unified · South San Francisco, CA
A South San Francisco Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 B St., South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South San Francisco High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South San Francisco High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,966
Median home value
$1,159,500
Median rent
$2,840/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Shiloh United SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| EL Camino HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,088 | Compare → |
| Wings Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South San Francisco High is listed in South San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South San Francisco High
South San Francisco High is a public high school in South San Francisco, CA, part of South San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 1,287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,787 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South San Francisco High
What grades does South San Francisco High serve?
South San Francisco High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South San Francisco High?
South San Francisco High has an enrollment of approximately 1,287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South San Francisco High?
The student-teacher ratio at South San Francisco High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South San Francisco High rank in CA?
South San Francisco High ranks #3,787 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South San Francisco High's MySchoolScout rating?
South San Francisco High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 South San Francisco High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South San Francisco High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South San Francisco High a charter school?
No, South San Francisco High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South San Francisco High a Title I school?
No, South San Francisco High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South San Francisco High?
42.0% of students at South San Francisco 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (650) 877-8754
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94080)
- 65,036
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94080; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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