Academy - Sf @mcateer

555 Portola Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Academy - Sf @mcateer ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : 30-34%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy - Sf @mcateer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Academy - Sf @mcateer's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Academy - Sf @mcateer is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
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(18-19)
60-64%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
14%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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90-94%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Academy - Sf @mcateer often compared to?
Academy - Sf @mcateeris often viewed alongside schools like Lowell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy - Sf @mcateer?
The graduation rate of Academy - Sf @mcateer is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Academy - Sf @mcateer?
347 students attend Academy - Sf @mcateer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Academy - Sf @mcateer students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy - Sf @mcateer?
Academy - Sf @mcateer has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy - Sf @mcateer offer ?
Academy - Sf @mcateer offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy - Sf @mcateer part of?
Academy - Sf @mcateer is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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