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South San Francisco Unified School District

South San Francisco High School

#790 in Best Public High Schools in California
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 402 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      C+
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    South San Francisco High School is an above average, public school located in South San Francisco, CA. It has 1,366 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 23% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
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    (650) 877-8754
    400 B St
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    46%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    23%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1120
    188 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    44 responses
    AP Enrollment
    32%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      D+
    Median Household Income
    $92,074
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,751
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $697,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    61%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.38 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.38 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 119 responses
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    • Bell Game
      21%
    • Club diversity and freedom
      18%
    • Rallies
      15%
    • Celebrate diversity
      11%
    • Drama productions.
      10%
    • Senior Ball
      10%
    • Junior Prom
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,366
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    37%
    72%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.43 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.43 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.43 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    23:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,020
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    52%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.60 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.60 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.60 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,705/ year
    National
    $12,239
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.67 responses
    18%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.67 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.67 responses
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    South San Francisco High School is an environment that embraces racial diversity, but diversity of thought is limited. There are multiple AP classes that the school offers, with many of them beneficial to real world careers (AP Computer Science, AP Bio, AP Physics, and even biotech classes) and there is cultural representation throughout. The Ballet Folklorico program takes the crown for the most recognized school program though. One thing I would like to see improved is improved tolerance to opposing ideas instead of one mainstream narrative.
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    Depending on the teacher and/or the class, students would find decent education. There have been many good recent graduates who would be attending top-tier schools but many college-prep classes do not encourage as much classroom participation or prevent non-graduates. There is a generous amount of resources available, however, it is not well-known throughout the school. The educational atmosphere is not the best, but there are multiple teachers in the school who inspire and promote greatness. Those teachers usually apply to the honors and AP level classes, but there are some good teachers on staff.
    South San Francisco High School wasn't a bad high school by any means. The teachers I had definitely prepared me for being in college, but only because I took AP classes. I wish that during my tenure here that they would have provided more information about college resources that I could get in contact with that would better prepare me for the challenges that I would face. It would be nice if they were in better connection with the community colleges where the transfer process would be outlined much better.