Serving 382 students in grades 8-12, S.f. International 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SF International High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Francisco, CA, covering approximately 47.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
S.f. International High School's student population of 382 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings
S.f. International 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 S.f. International High School is 0.29, 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
#9003 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
45-49%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S.f. International High School's ranking?
S.f. International High School is ranked #9003 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are S.f. International High School often compared to?
S.f. International High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of S.f. International High School?
The graduation rate of S.f. International High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend S.f. International High School?
382 students attend S.f. International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of S.f. International High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S.f. International High School?
S.f. International High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does S.f. International High School offer ?
S.f. International High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is S.f. International High School part of?
S.f. International High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is S.f. International High School located?
S.f. International 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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