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Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School

555 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131San Francisco Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
679
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$27,106
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 89% vs nat'l
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 679 students in grades 09–12 in San Francisco, California.
89% above average funding
District spends $27,106 per pupil, 89% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School is a large high in San Francisco, California, serving grades 09–12 with 679 students. The district invests $27,106 per student — 89% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School

679
Total Students
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution235 male · 442 female
35%
65%
Male 35%Female 65%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 127 students
Student Composition
20%
35%
22%
17%
Asian20%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black5%
Multiracial17%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063441001276

Academic Outcomes at Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94131

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,106Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,106
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,927
Student Support$5,150
Administration$3,253
Operations$4,066
Other$2,711
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,106 spent per student, an estimated $12,008 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
57%
State government
31.2%
Local (property tax)
56.8%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $27,106/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lilienthal (Claire) ElementaryLau (Gordon J.) ElementaryBuena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8Lawton Alternative
+9 more
↓
Middle
Giannini (A.P.) MiddlePresidio MiddleHoover (Herbert) MiddleAptos Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Lowell HighWashington (George) HighLincoln (Abraham) HighGalileo High
+5 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySan Francisco County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSan Francisco Unified →
Phone: (415)695-5700
NCES ID: 063441001276
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in San Francisco seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
555 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.