Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, South San Francisco High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
South San Francisco High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South San Francisco High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is South San Francisco High School's ranking?
South San Francisco High School is ranked #3355 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South San Francisco High School often compared to?
South San Francisco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Camino High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South San Francisco High School?
The graduation rate of South San Francisco High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South San Francisco High School?
1,287 students attend South San Francisco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South San Francisco High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South San Francisco High School?
South San Francisco High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South San Francisco High School offer ?
South San Francisco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South San Francisco High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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