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%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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 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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