Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School is a high school in San Francisco, California, US. It was founded in 1981 in honor of the Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat, and humanitarian Raoul Wallenberg.
Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School's student population of 551 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
White, Blue, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1600 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School's ranking?
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School is ranked #1600 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School often compared to?
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington (George) High School, Balboa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School?
The graduation rate of Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School?
551 students attend Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School?
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School offer ?
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School part of?
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School located?
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School is located in the Anza Vista neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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