El Camino High

1320 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080

1,173 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Camino High School, located in South San Francisco, California, is a public secondary school serving the South San Francisco Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit—famously represented by its "Colt" mascot—the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities. Its location on Mission Road places it at the heart of the city, making it a focal point for local student life and community engagement.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with career technical education (CTE) and support services. El Camino High fosters a diverse learning environment that encourages students to excel not only in the classroom but also through athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. By emphasizing both academic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals ready to contribute to their local and global communities.

1,173

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Camino High
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	436
Black	9
Asian	560
Two or More	57
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	16

Asian
560 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
436 (37.2 %)
White
92 (7.8 %)
Two or More
57 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.4 %)
Black
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	South San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(650)877-8806
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 282

Grade 10 284

Grade 11 308

Grade 12 298