Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High

1,060 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School, located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the San Francisco Unified School District, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary education. The campus is named in honor of the late U.S. Congressman Phillip Burton and his wife, Sala Burton, both of whom were prominent political figures recognized for their advocacy and community service.

Academically, Burton High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college preparatory classes, and various career-technical education pathways. The school emphasizes a supportive culture, fostering student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. By integrating academic challenge with community-focused initiatives, Burton aims to empower its students to become informed, active participants in their local and global communities.

1,060

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	423
Black	88
Asian	439
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	21

Asian
439 (41.5 %)
Hispanic
423 (40.0 %)
Black
88 (8.3 %)
Two or More
60 (5.7 %)
White
24 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)469-4550
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	666
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 280

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 234

Grade 12 277