Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Summary:

The Academy (The)- SF @McAteer is a public high school in San Francisco, California, serving 320 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the San Francisco Unified School District, which is ranked 651 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

The Academy (The)- SF @McAteer has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 472 out of 2,039 California high schools in 2015-2016 to 1,430 out of 2,348 in 2022-2023. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 651 out of 2,323. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively high, ranging from 85.5% in 2022-2023 to 96.3% in 2018-2019, and its dropout rates have been low, ranging from 2.4% in 2018-2019 to 5.3% in 2019-2020. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased significantly, from 17.3% in 2018-2019 to 39.6% in 2022-2023. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California averages.

Compared to nearby schools, The Academy (The)- SF @McAteer generally performs worse than higher-performing schools like Lowell High and Balboa High, but better than lower-performing schools like Mission High and O'Connell (John) High. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students and Asian students generally performing better than other subgroups. This may be due in part to the school's higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.75% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 555 Portola Dr.
       San Francisco, CA  94131-1616


(415) 695-5700

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
651st of 2,323 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Academy (The)- SF @McAteer:

Elementary:    Alamo Elementary
    Alvarado Elementary
    Argonne Elementary
    Bryant Elementary
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Middle:    Aptos Middle
    Brown Junior (Willie L) Middle
    Denman (James) Middle
    Everett Middle
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.1%
Asian:
20.9%
White:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Academy (The)- SF @McAteer ranks better than 72% of high schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 16 ranked high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.1%), Asian (20.9%), White (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer is 16.8, which is the 7th best among 16 high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Academy (The)- SF @McAteer employs 18.9 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy (The)- SF @McAteer:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy (The)- SF @McAteer 651st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Academy (The)- SF @McAteer in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

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Rank History for all students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 69.85 295th 2281 87.1%
2011 40.91 1033rd 2367 56.4%
2012 36.24 1148th 2354 51.2%
2013 37.86 1107th 2426 54.4%
2015 56.58 832nd 1994 58.3%
2016 74.55 472nd 2039 76.9%
2017 51.48 987th 2021 51.2%
2018 39.67 1218th 2017 39.6%
2019 59.07 764th 2133 64.2%
2022 49.72 939th 2123 55.8%
2023 29.45 1430th 2348 39.1%
2024 59.30 651st 2323 72.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.25 233rd 1044 77.7%
2023 33.45 669th 1323 49.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.23 260th 1547 83.2%
2024 54.81 412th 1534 73.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 989th 1862 46.9%
2019 62.22 618th 1937 68.1%
2022 53.23 786th 1943 59.5%
2023 31.86 1364th 2247 39.3%
2024 67.68 457th 2235 79.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.62 1061st 1760 39.7%
2019 53.63 768th 1833 58.1%
2022 47.15 885th 1858 52.4%
2023 29.16 1354th 2118 36.1%
2024 69.67 452nd 2098 78.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.01 787th 1052 25.2%
2022 59.79 284th 1161 75.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.99 1294th 1834 29.4%
2019 58.99 676th 1880 64.0%
2022 48.70 851st 1916 55.6%
2023 27.14 1419th 2207 35.7%
2024 40.39 1048th 2172 51.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.23 390th 581 32.9%
2019 57.88 277th 582 52.4%
2022 61.35 254th 581 56.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.29 340th 582 41.6%
2019 27.06 428th 592 27.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.93 1325th 1742 23.9%
2019 40.41 1085th 1814 40.2%
2022 34.64 1212th 1861 34.9%
2023 28.87 1409th 2142 34.2%
2024 55.87 693rd 2125 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.71 1093rd 1204 9.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Academy (The)- SF @McAteer Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Open Quote It great to have a small school available. This school is one of the best kept secrets in San Francisco. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Open Quote We love SF Academy! It is San Francisco's best kept secret! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 55 45 102 121 1 0 13 0 337
2011 65 35 99 143 2 0 13 0 357
2012 60 25 85 152 4 2 13 0 341
2013 44 26 76 157 3 4 30 0 340
2014 47 40 68 161 3 6 26 0 351
2015 43 34 78 142 3 5 20 0 325
2016 43 40 89 124 3 2 17 0 318
2017 54 54 94 124 4 2 30 0 362
2018 47 47 109 120 3 2 31 0 359
2019 43 58 90 126 4 1 36 0 358
2020 45 45 87 129 2 1 29 0 338
2021 43 45 85 156 1 1 28 0 359
2022 47 45 74 154 1 0 26 0 347
2023 44 34 67 138 0 1 36 0 320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 337 13.5 24.9 44.5
2011 357 n/a n/a 54.6
2012 341 17.5 19.4 48.4
2013 340 16.1 21.1 51.8
2014 351 14.7 23.7 55.8
2015 325 17.0 19.1 64.3
2016 318 16.0 19.8 56.6
2017 362 16.3 22.2 56.4
2018 359 21.3 16.8 50.7
2019 358 14.5 24.6 55
2020 338 n/a n/a 52.7
2021 359 18.0 19.9 55.2
2022 347 18.7 18.4 55.9
2023 320 18.9 16.8 58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 337 13.5 24.9 44.5
2011 357 n/a n/a 54.6
2012 341 17.5 19.4 48.4
2013 340 16.1 21.1 51.8
2014 351 14.7 23.7 55.8
2015 325 17.0 19.1 64.3
2016 318 16.0 19.8 56.6
2017 362 16.3 22.2 56.4
2018 359 21.3 16.8 50.7
2019 358 14.5 24.6 55
2020 338 n/a n/a 52.7
2021 359 18.0 19.9 55.2
2022 347 18.7 18.4 55.9
2023 320 18.9 16.8 58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 764th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1430th of 2348 High schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Academy (The)- SF @McAteer)6041.5
 18.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)63.164.5
 1.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Academy (The)- SF @McAteer)3112.5
 18.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)48.645
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Academy (The)- SF @McAteer)20.99.7
 11.2%
   11th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)39.247
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358320
 10.6%
African American5834
 41.4%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian9067
 25.6%
Hispanic126138
 9.5%
Pacific Islander11
White4344
 2.3%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%58.8%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Academy (The)- SF @McAteer

Academy (The)- SF @McAteer ranks 651st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Academy (The)- SF @McAteer is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alamo Elementary
Elementary : Alvarado Elementary
Elementary : Argonne Elementary
Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Carver (George Washington) Elementary
Elementary : Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
Elementary : Chin (John Yehall) Elementary
Elementary : Clarendon Alternative Elementary
Elementary : Cleveland Elementary
Elementary : Cobb (William L.) Elementary
Elementary : Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
Elementary : El Dorado Elementary
Elementary : Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary
Elementary : Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary
Elementary : Garfield Elementary
Elementary : Glen Park Elementary
Elementary : Grattan Elementary
Elementary : Guadalupe Elementary
Elementary : Harte (Bret) Elementary
Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
Elementary : King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
Elementary : Lafayette Elementary
Elementary : Lakeshore Alternative Elementary
Elementary : Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Malcolm X Academy
Elementary : McCoppin (Frank) Elementary
Elementary : McKinley Elementary
Elementary : Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
Elementary : Miraloma Elementary
Elementary : Monroe Elementary
Elementary : Moscone (George R.) Elementary
Elementary : Muir (John) Elementary
Elementary : New Traditions Elementary
Elementary : Ortega (Jose) Elementary
Elementary : Parker (Jean) Elementary
Elementary : Parks (Rosa) Elementary
Elementary : Peabody (George) Elementary
Elementary : Redding Elementary
Elementary : Sanchez Elementary
Elementary : Serra (Junipero) Elementary
Elementary : Sheridan Elementary
Elementary : Sherman Elementary
Elementary : Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
Elementary : Spring Valley Elementary
Elementary : Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Elementary
Elementary : Sutro Elementary
Elementary : Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
Elementary : Tenderloin Community
Elementary : Ulloa Elementary
Elementary : Visitacion Valley Elementary
Elementary : Webster (Daniel) Elementary
Elementary : West Portal Elementary
Elementary : Yick Wo Elementary
Middle : Aptos Middle
Middle : Brown Junior (Willie L) Middle
Middle : Denman (James) Middle
Middle : Everett Middle
Middle : Francisco Middle
Middle : Giannini (A.P.) Middle
Middle : Hoover (Herbert) Middle
Middle : King Junior (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
Middle : Lick (James) Middle
Middle : Marina Middle
Middle : Presidio Middle
Middle : Roosevelt Middle
Middle : Visitacion Valley Middle

Students at Academy (The)- SF @McAteer are 43% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 14% White, 11% Two or more races, 11% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Academy (The)- SF @McAteer.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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