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#629 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 7% in state

Washington (george) High

High School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA

A San Francisco Unified high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 32nd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121

  • Math 58% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.4 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation28.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$22,909
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Washington (george) High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Washington (george) 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 69Good Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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

$138,353

Median home value

$1,634,600

Median rent

$2,327/mo

College educated

63.9%

Homeownership

43%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John of San Francisco Orthodox AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2K–120.3 mi46Compare →
St. John of San Francisco Orthodox AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.3 mi26Compare →
BrightworksPrivate · tuition6.9K–121.3 mi112Compare →
Nativity HSPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.3 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

San Francisco Unified

Schools in district
113
Rank in district
#25 of 103
District spending per student
$22,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington (george) High is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington (george) High

Washington (george) High is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 2,008 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington (george) High

What grades does Washington (george) High serve?

Washington (george) High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Washington (george) High?

Washington (george) High has an enrollment of approximately 2,008 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington (george) High?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington (george) High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington (george) High rank in CA?

Washington (george) High ranks #629 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Washington (george) High's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington (george) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Washington (george) High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington (george) High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Washington (george) High a charter school?

No, Washington (george) High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington (george) High a Title I school?

No, Washington (george) High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington (george) High?

49.5% of students at Washington (george) 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
2,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Francisco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 94121)
42,987
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
43.7
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 94121; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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