How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Downtown High | O'Connell (John) High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA | San Francisco, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 174 | 460 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 40.3:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.7% | 68.5% |
| 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 | Downtown High | O'Connell (John) High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,880 | $22,880 |
| District | San Francisco Unified | San Francisco Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Downtown High | O'Connell (John) High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| African American | 18.5% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.3% | 78.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 8.1% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Downtown High | O'Connell (John) High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 3125:1 | 251:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 59.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.