South San Francisco High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About South San Francisco High School
South San Francisco High School (SSFHS) is a public high school located in South San Francisco, California. It is part of the South San Francisco Unified School District. SSFHS is the only comprehensive high school in the district, serving students in grades 9 through 12. SSFHS is committed to providing a quality education to its students. The school offers a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. It is also home to the South San Francisco High School Academy of Science and Technology which offers courses in computer science, engineering, and biotechnology. The school’s campus is located on a hilltop overlooking the city of South San Francisco, providing a stunning view of the Bay Area. The school is also home to a variety of student clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society, Key Club, and the Environmental Club. South San Francisco High School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential. The school’s faculty and staff are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment so that all students can succeed.
Address:
400 B St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080Phone:
(650) 877-8754
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
1,303 students
Overview South San Francisco High School
South San Francisco High School serves 1,303 students in grades 9-12.
South San Francisco High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on South San Francisco High School
South San Francisco High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of South San Francisco High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
