San Francisco Community Alternative

125 Excelsior Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
San Francisco Community Alternative serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

San Francisco Community Alternative's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of San Francisco Community Alternative is 0.73, which is more 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)
30-34%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
43%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
24%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend San Francisco Community Alternative?
277 students attend San Francisco Community Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of San Francisco Community Alternative students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Francisco Community Alternative?
San Francisco Community Alternative has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Francisco Community Alternative offer ?
San Francisco Community Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is San Francisco Community Alternative part of?
San Francisco Community Alternative is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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