- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Francisco, CA
Balboa High
Federal NCES profile for Balboa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063441005587
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balboa High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #16 of 21
- high schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Balboa High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balboa High ranks #16 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Balboa High held near 1,251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 063441005587 · San Francisco, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,238 enr · 21.3:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Balboa High held near 1,251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Balboa High 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
- This school
Balboa High
1,238 students
- Giannini (a.P.
Giannini (a.P.) Middle
1,183 students
What this shows Balboa High reports 1,238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Balboa High compares
Balboa High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,238
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.4%
White 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Balboa High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Balboa High 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giannini (a.P.) Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Balboa High'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
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
Standard public school
1,047 students 20.1:1 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 (~1,238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Balboa High
How many students attend Balboa High?
Balboa High has 1,238 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,278 (2022-23) → 1,251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balboa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Balboa High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Balboa High?
56.6% of students at Balboa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Balboa High?
The largest demographic group at Balboa High is Asian at 49.4% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balboa High?
Balboa High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Balboa High rank among high schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Balboa High ranks #16 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 Balboa High, 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.