For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,422 students in South San Francisco, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South San Francisco, CA are El Camino High School, South San Francisco High School and Baden High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South San Francisco, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South San Francisco have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
South San Francisco, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Camino High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Camino High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
South San Francisco High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 B St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Baden High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Southwood Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in South San Francisco, CA include El Camino High School, South San Francisco High School and Baden High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in South San Francisco?
4 public high schools are located in South San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in South San Francisco?
South San Francisco public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in South San Francisco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in South San Francisco include: South San Francisco High School vs. El Camino High School, El Camino High School vs. South San Francisco High School
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