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#620 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 20% of private schools

Urban School of San Francisco

High School

1563 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

Private
420
Students
9.1:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 20%
in CA

About Urban School of San Francisco

Urban School of San Francisco is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94117. The school serves approximately 420 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 80.5th 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 $175,096, where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Urban School of San Francisco compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
This School
vs
20:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
420
This School
vs
747
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Urban School of San Francisco (this school) 5.8
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High 4.5
Wells (Ida B.) High 5.0
Gateway High 7.6
Independence High 8.2
Mission High 3.9
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 7.0
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr 5.8
Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School 8.7
Academy (The)- SF @McAteer 5.8
O'Connell (John) High 5.0
Downtown High 3.5
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) 4.6
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) 4.4
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) 7.0
Washington (George) High 8.5
Lincoln (Abraham) High 5.7
S.F. International High 6.4
Galileo High 7.6
City Arts & Leadership Academy 5.4
Marshall (Thurgood) High 4.6

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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

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+ 6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.1:1
🕐 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 420
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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

1563 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
URBAN SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco 0.0 mi 5.8
Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila San Francisco 0.1 mi 6.7
Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ashbury) San Francisco 0.2 mi 5.8
New Traditions Elementary San Francisco 0.3 mi 7.1
San Francisco High School of the Arts San Francisco 0.4 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS San Francisco 0.4 mi 5.8
San Francisco Day School San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
THE DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOOL San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
Grattan Elementary San Francisco 0.6 mi 8.3
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco 0.7 mi 4.5
McKinley Elementary San Francisco 0.6 mi 6.8
Wells (Ida B.) High San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.0
Gateway Middle San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.3
Creative Arts Charter San Francisco 0.8 mi 4.7
German International School of Silicon Valley San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
Jewish Community High School of the Bay San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
Gateway High San Francisco 1.0 mi 7.6

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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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Academy (The)- SF @McAteer San Francisco, CA 5.8
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad San Fernando, CA 5.8
DREW SCHOOL San Francisco, CA 5.8
Drew School San Francisco, CA 5.8
Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science Long Beach, CA 5.8
Fort Bragg High Fort Bragg, CA 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Urban School of San Francisco

What grades does Urban School of San Francisco serve?

Urban School of San Francisco serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Urban School of San Francisco?

Urban School of San Francisco has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban School of San Francisco?

The student-teacher ratio at Urban School of San Francisco is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Urban School of San Francisco rank in CA?

Urban School of San Francisco is ranked #620 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Urban School of San Francisco's MySchoolScout rating?

Urban School of San Francisco 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 Urban School of San Francisco a private school?

Yes, Urban School of San Francisco 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
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
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