How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | Balboa High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA | San Francisco, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,238 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 22:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.5% | 56.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | Balboa High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,074 | $27,074 |
| District | San Francisco Unified | San Francisco Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | Balboa High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.9% | 3.6% |
| African American | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% | 34.6% |
| Asian | 17.4% | 49.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 18.4% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School | Balboa High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 472.2:1 | 606.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.