Serving 460 students in grades 9-12, O'connell (John) 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Connell High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 3.6 miles and the furthest edge located 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'connell (John) High School's student population of 460 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
O'connell (John) 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 O'connell (John) High School is 0.38, 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
#8068 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'connell (John) High School's ranking?
O'connell (John) High School is ranked #8068 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are O'connell (John) High School often compared to?
O'connell (John) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of O'connell (John) High School?
The graduation rate of O'connell (John) High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend O'connell (John) High School?
460 students attend O'connell (John) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of O'connell (John) High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'connell (John) High School?
O'connell (John) High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O'connell (John) High School offer ?
O'connell (John) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is O'connell (John) High School part of?
O'connell (John) High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is O'connell (John) High School located?
O'connell (John) High School is located in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Mission District.
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