The Academy San Francisco @ McAteer, formally known as Academy of Arts & Sciences is a public high school located in San Francisco, California. The school is a member of the San Francisco Unified School District.
Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Academy - Sf mcateer ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for the Academy of Arts and Sciences covers the entire school district of San Francisco, CA, encompassing approximately 47.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the nearest boundary and up to 7.3 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy - Sf mcateer's student population of 123 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy - Sf mcateer ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy - Sf mcateer is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5318 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
13%
20%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy - Sf mcateer's ranking?
Academy - Sf mcateer is ranked #5318 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy - Sf mcateer?
The graduation rate of Academy - Sf mcateer is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Academy - Sf mcateer?
123 students attend Academy - Sf mcateer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Academy - Sf mcateer students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy - Sf mcateer?
Academy - Sf mcateer has a student ration of 10:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Academy - Sf mcateer located?
Academy - Sf mcateer is located in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Glen Park.
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