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San Francisco Unified School District is a highly rated, public school district located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It has 48,785 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading.
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- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- California
- San Francisco
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Elementary Schools in San Francisco Unified School District
- gradeAClaire Lilienthal ElementaryRating 2.13 out of 5 8 reviews
- gradeAYick Wo Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- gradeAGeorge Peabody ElementaryRating 4.8 out of 5 5 reviews
- gradeAMiraloma Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
- gradeALafayette Elementary School
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
54%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
45%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
88%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1250
2,981
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Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
27
696
responses
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University of California - Berkeley
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University of California - Los Angeles
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University of California - Davis
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San Francisco State University
3,304 Students
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University of California - Irvine
3,000 Students
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University of California - San Diego
2,978 Students
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University of California - Santa Cruz
2,580 Students
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San José State University
2,197 Students
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University of San Francisco
2,093 Students
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University of California - Santa Barbara
1,928 Students
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
48,785
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
53.4%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
21:1
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17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$116,395
Teachers in First/Second Year
17.4%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$18,489/ student
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$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
56%
Support Services
41%
Other
3%
Living in the Area
Civic Center
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Cost of Living
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$130,017
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$75,149
Median Rent
$2,242
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$1,268
Median Home Value
$1,012,208
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$281,900
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San Francisco Unified School District Reviews
Rating 3.75 out of 5 283 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is a large and diverse educational system serving the city of San Francisco. As with any school district, SFUSD has its strengths and weaknesses. SFUSD also offers a variety of academic opportunities for students, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education programs, and partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Additionally, the district places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, providing support services and resources to help students navigate personal and academic challenges. However, like many urban school districts, SFUSD faces challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, funding constraints, and disparities in academic achievement among different student groups. These issues can impact the quality of education and require ongoing attention and resources to address effectively.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
The district does a bad job of listening to the public. Mostly everyone I know has been discontent with some of the changes they are making to the school schedule, and I heard from a teacher that the higher ups basically gave them no choice but to agree with them. However, the public schools in SFUSD are definitely very diverse and are a welcoming community. I like how they're taking students' mental health into account by having a Wellness Center, and also encouraging a lot of student run activities.
- Senior
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
San Francisco Unified School District is a overall great district compared to others, however they need to work on student management and control with regulations and ensuring staff efficiency. They need to have stricter policies!
- Senior
- 3 months ago
