ASAWA (RUTH) SF SCH OF THE ARTS A PUBLIC SCHOOL
Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School is a public high school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 756 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts (often referred to as SOTA) is a unique public high school located in the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco. As a specialized magnet school, it operates under the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) with a dual focus: providing a rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum alongside intensive pre-professional training in the arts. Students at SOTA must audition for admission into specific "artistic departments," which range from traditional disciplines like instrumental music, dance, and theater to more contemporary fields such as architecture, media arts, and creative writing.
The school is renowned for fostering a highly collaborative and creative environment where students spend a significant portion of their day honing their craft under the guidance of professional artists and educators. By integrating artistic discipline with academic excellence, SOTA aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for both higher education and careers in the arts. It serves as a vital creative hub within the city, frequently hosting public performances and exhibitions that showcase the high caliber of work produced by its diverse and talented student body.
For more information, contact Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School at (415) 695-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Francisco, CA 94131-1616
(415) 695-5700
ASAWA (RUTH) SF SCH OF THE ARTS A PUBLIC SCHOOL is a public school in San Francisco, CA with about 756 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Francisco Unified
- Total Students:
- 756
- Teachers:
- 32.08
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 756 students
- White
- 42.3%
- Asian
- 21.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.1%
- Two or more races
- 12.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 59.1%
- Male
- 40.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.