Serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12, Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High's attendance zone covers the entire district of San Francisco, CA, encompassing approximately 47.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 7.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School's student population of 1,047 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,047 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School 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 Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is 0.65, 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
#5267 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
37%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School's ranking?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is ranked #5267 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School often compared to?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balboa High School, Marshall (Thurgood) High School, Downtown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School?
The graduation rate of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School?
1,047 students attend Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School offer ?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School part of?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School located?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Portola.
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