South San Francisco High

1,280 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,280

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South San Francisco High
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	782
Black	12
Asian	339
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
782 (61.1 %)
Asian
339 (26.5 %)
White
69 (5.4 %)
Two or More
55 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.4 %)
Black
12 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

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)877-8754
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 9 300

Grade 10 344

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 287