Mission High School is a public high school in the San Francisco Unified School District San Francisco, California. Serving grades 9–12, Mission is the oldest high school on its original site in San Francisco; it has been on 18th Street, between Dolores and Church, since 1896.
Serving 993 students in grades 9-12, Mission 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission High School's student population of 993 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
993 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission 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 Mission High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6589 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission High School's ranking?
Mission High School is ranked #6589 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission High School often compared to?
Mission High Schoolis 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission High School?
The graduation rate of Mission High School is 81%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mission High School?
993 students attend Mission High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mission High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% 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 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Mission High School located?
Mission High School is located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mission Dolores.
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