SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL
South San Francisco High is a Title I public high school that is part of the South San Francisco Unified school district, located in South San Francisco, CA with about 1,388 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, South San Francisco High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
South San Francisco High School, often referred to as "South City High," is a public secondary school located in the heart of South San Francisco, California. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is a cornerstone of the South San Francisco Unified School District. The campus recently underwent a significant modernization project, resulting in updated facilities designed to support contemporary learning, athletics, and performing arts. Its mascot is the Warrior, and the school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and pride among its diverse student population.
The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various elective programs aimed at preparing students for college and professional careers. Beyond academics, South San Francisco High fosters a vibrant student life with numerous clubs, intramural sports, and extracurricular organizations. By emphasizing both educational excellence and personal development, the school strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.
For more information, contact South San Francisco High at (650) 877-8754 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South San Francisco, CA 94080-4425
(650) 877-8754
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South San Francisco, CA with about 1,388 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South San Francisco Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,388
- Teachers:
- 62.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 1,388 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.0%
- Asian
- 29.5%
- White
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.