Downtown High School

693 Vermont St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Downtown 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Downtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Downtown High School's student population of 103 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
103 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Downtown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Downtown High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Downtown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Downtown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Downtown High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Downtown High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Downtown High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Downtown High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Downtown High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Downtown High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Downtown High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Downtown High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Downtown High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Downtown High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Downtown High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Downtown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Downtown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown High School's ranking?
Downtown High School is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Downtown High School often compared to?
Downtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall (Thurgood) High School, Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown High School?
The graduation rate of Downtown High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downtown High School?
103 students attend Downtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Downtown High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown High School?
Downtown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Downtown High School offer ?
Downtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Downtown High School part of?
Downtown High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown High School located?
Downtown High School is located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Potrero Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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