Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Downtown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Downtown High School's student population of 174 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Empower, Achieve
School Rankings
Downtown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown High School's ranking?
Downtown High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown High School?
The graduation rate of Downtown High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downtown High School?
174 students attend Downtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Downtown High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downtown High School?
Downtown High School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downtown High School offer ?
Downtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Downtown High School part of?
Downtown High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown High School located?
Downtown High School is located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Potrero Hill.
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