- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Francisco, CA
O'connell (John) High
Federal NCES profile for O'connell (John) High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063441007350
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'connell (John) High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #4 of 21
- high schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
O'connell (John) High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'connell (John) High ranks #4 of 21 high schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441007350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
O'connell (John) High held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 063441007350 · San Francisco, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 14.8:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
O'connell (John) High held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
O'connell (John) 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 460
O'connell (John) High
460 students
What this shows O'connell (John) High reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'connell (John) High compares
O'connell (John) 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.2%
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 5.0%
White 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, O'connell (John) High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 O'connell (John) 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'connell (John) 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about O'connell (John) High
How many students attend O'connell (John) High?
O'connell (John) High has 460 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'connell (John) High?
The student-teacher ratio at O'connell (John) High is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 O'connell (John) High?
71.3% of students at O'connell (John) High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'connell (John) High?
The largest demographic group at O'connell (John) High is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'connell (John) High?
O'connell (John) High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 O'connell (John) High rank among high schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, O'connell (John) High ranks #4 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 O'connell (John) 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.