- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Francisco, CA
Downtown High
Federal NCES profile for Downtown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063441005602
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downtown High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #18 of 21
- high schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for California
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Downtown High has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown High ranks #18 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Downtown High grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+42.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.6 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 063441005602 · San Francisco, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 29:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Downtown High grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+42.7%). Teacher FTE lost 6.6 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Downtown 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
- Balboa High
Balboa High
1,238 students
- This school 174
Downtown High
174 students
What this shows Downtown High reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downtown High compares
Downtown High is a growing 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
76.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.1%
Asian 4.6%
White 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Downtown High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Downtown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downtown 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
- 1,238
- 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downtown High
How many students attend Downtown High?
Downtown High has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown High is 29:1, which is 35% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Downtown High?
71.8% of students at Downtown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downtown High?
The largest demographic group at Downtown High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downtown High?
Downtown High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Downtown High rank among high schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown High ranks #18 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 Downtown 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.