Average
#583 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 33% of private schools
Urban School of San Francisco
High School
1563 PAGE ST, San Francisco, CA 94117
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#583 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#33 of 74
public schools
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Urban School of San Francisco
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About Urban School of San Francisco
Urban School of San Francisco is a private high school in San Francisco, CA. Urban School of San Francisco serves approximately 425 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Urban School of San Francisco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Urban School of San Francisco sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Urban School of San Francisco 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 Urban School of San Francisco compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Urban School of San Francisco (this school) | 6.8 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High | 7.6 |
| Wells (Ida B.) High | 6.0 |
| Gateway High | 8.7 |
| Independence High | 9.1 |
| Mission High | 4.4 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| 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 |
| O'Connell (John) High | 5.5 |
| Downtown High | 4.3 |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | 6.5 |
| Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) | 4.0 |
| Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) | 2.9 |
| Washington (George) High | 8.7 |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | 8.2 |
| S.F. International High | 5.4 |
| Galileo High | 8.4 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy | 6.3 |
| Marshall (Thurgood) High | 4.9 |
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
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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1563 PAGE ST, San Francisco, CA 94117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Urban School of San Francisco may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood 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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARCHER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Los Angeles, CA | 6.8 |
| BEREAN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Walnut Creek, CA | 6.8 |
| PUC Lakeview Charter High Burbank, CA | 6.8 |
| THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL Danville, CA | 6.8 |
| Upper Lake High Upper Lake, CA | 6.8 |
| WHITTIER CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL La Habra, CA | 6.8 |
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 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban School of San Francisco?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban School of San Francisco is 9.2:1. 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 ranks #583 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Urban School of San Francisco's MySchoolScout rating?
Urban School of San Francisco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Urban School of San Francisco a private school?
Yes, Urban School of San Francisco 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 Urban School of San Francisco a religious school?
No, Urban School of San Francisco is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 626-2616
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