High Schools in San Francisco Unified

The San Francisco Unified School District contains 17 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their performance, with some ranking among the top 5% of high schools in California and others struggling with low graduation rates and test scores.

The top-performing schools in the district are Lowell High and Asawa (Ruth) SF School of the Arts A Public School, both of which have four-year graduation rates above 97% and exceptional test scores. Other strong performers include Washington (George) High and Balboa High, which rank in the top 20% and 15% of California high schools, respectively.

In contrast, some schools in the San Francisco Unified district struggle with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance. Schools like Wells (Ida B.) High and Downtown High have graduation rates below 50% and very low proficiency rates on standardized tests. Addressing these disparities and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education will be a key challenge for the district.