Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Downtown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Downtown High School's student population of 134 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Downtown High School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown High School?
The graduation rate of Downtown High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Downtown High School?
134 students attend Downtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Downtown High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown High School?
Downtown High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downtown High School offer ?
Downtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Downtown High School part of?
Downtown High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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