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Mission High School

3750 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Tel: (415) 241-6240
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Mission High School serves 1,048 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School Overview

Mission High School's student population of 1,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,048 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mission High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
6-9%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
58%
56%
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Black
15%
5%
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White
11%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
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Graduation Rate
80%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
San Francisco Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mission High School's ranking?

Mission High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mission High School?

The graduation rate of Mission High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Mission High School?

1,048 students attend Mission High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Mission High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission High School?

Mission High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mission High School offer ?

Mission High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mission High School part of?

Mission High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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