Ida B. Wells Continuation High School is a public high school in San Francisco, California, located on Alamo Square near the Hayes Valley neighborhood. The school belongs to the San Francisco Unified School District, where it is one of two continuation high schools.
Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, Wells (Ida B.) High School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wells (Ida B.) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wells (Ida B.) High School's student population of 179 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Rankings
Wells (Ida B.) High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells (Ida B.) High School is 0.65, 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
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)40-44%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells (Ida B.) High School's ranking?
Wells (Ida B.) High School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wells (Ida B.) High School often compared to?
Wells (Ida B.) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School, Mission High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wells (Ida B.) High School?
The graduation rate of Wells (Ida B.) High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wells (Ida B.) High School?
179 students attend Wells (Ida B.) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wells (Ida B.) High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells (Ida B.) High School?
Wells (Ida B.) High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wells (Ida B.) High School offer ?
Wells (Ida B.) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wells (Ida B.) High School part of?
Wells (Ida B.) High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Wells (Ida B.) High School located?
Wells (Ida B.) High School is located in the Alamo Square neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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