- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Francisco, CA
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School
Federal NCES profile for Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063441001276
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 21
- high schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School ranks #13 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063441001276 · San Francisco, CA High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 19.4:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School 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 680
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School
680 students
What this shows Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School compares
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 18.4%
Asian 17.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School'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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School
How many students attend Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School?
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School?
16.5% of students at Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School?
The largest demographic group at Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School?
Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School rank among high schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School ranks #13 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 Asawa (Ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School, 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.