- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Francisco, CA
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer
Federal NCES profile for Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063441012526
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 21
- high schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for California
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer ranks #1 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441012526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 063441012526 · San Francisco, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 6.8:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell High
Lowell High
2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) High
2,074 students
- Washington (Ge
Washington (George) High
2,068 students
- Galileo High
Galileo High
1,750 students
- Balboa High
Balboa High
1,238 students
- This school 123
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer
123 students
What this shows Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer compares
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 68% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
Asian 18.9%
White 13.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Francisco Unified reports $22,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,074
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in San Francisco
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff's)
Standard public school
3,447 students 61.6:1 students per teacher
Lowell High
Standard public school
2,571 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) High
Standard public school
2,074 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Washington (George) High
Standard public school
2,068 students 24:1 students per teacher
Galileo High
Standard public school
1,750 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Balboa High
Standard public school
1,238 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer
How many students attend Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer?
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer has 123 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer is 6.8:1, which is 68% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer?
56.9% of students at Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer?
The largest demographic group at Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer?
Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer rank among high schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer ranks #1 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in San Francisco Unified?
Besides Academy (the)- Sf @Mcateer, San Francisco Unified also operates Lowell High (2,571 students), Lincoln (Abraham) High (2,074 students), and Washington (George) High (2,068 students). See the San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.