For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 440 students in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Excelsior are City Arts & Leadership Academy and Jordan (June) School For Equity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City Arts & Leadership Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Arts & Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Jordan (June) School For Equity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-4922
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-4922
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA include City Arts & Leadership Academy and Jordan (June) School For Equity.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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