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Best San Francisco County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public high schools serving 20,552 students in San Francisco County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Francisco County, CA are Lowell High School, Asawa (Ruth) Sf School Of The Arts A Public School and Washington (George) High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Francisco County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Francisco County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
San Francisco County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lowell High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in San Francisco County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 2,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Asawa (Ruth) Sf School Of The Arts A Public School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Portola Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Washington (George) High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 32nd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Galileo High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Francisco St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Balboa High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Cayuga Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Vega St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3469
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Gateway High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1430 Scott St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 7th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-2528
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Life Learning Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
S.f. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Florida St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 695-5606
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1099 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2162 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 3,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
727 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mansell St.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
City Arts & Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Academy - Sf mcateer
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Portola Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Mission High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3750 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 241-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1195 Hudson Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 643-6951
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Downtown High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
693 Vermont St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5860
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
O'connell (John) High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2355 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5370
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
S.f. International High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Deharo St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5781
Gr: 8-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Jordan (June) School For Equity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-4922
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Marshall (Thurgood) High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Conkling St.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 695-5612
Gr: 8-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
70 Oak Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
S.f. County Court Woodside Learning Center
Alternative School
375 Woodside Ave. W1
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 753-7792
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
S.f. County Special Education
Special Education School
3045 Santiago St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
San Francisco County Rop
Vocational School
750 25th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 379-7764
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Francisco County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Francisco County, CA include Lowell High School, Asawa (Ruth) Sf School Of The Arts A Public School and Washington (George) High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Francisco County?
30 public high schools are located in San Francisco County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Francisco County?
San Francisco County public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Francisco County are often viewed compared to one another?

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