Enrollment
67
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Francisco, CA
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
Federal NCES profile for S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069111109472
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for California
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) ranks #4 of 5 schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069111109472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in San Francisco, California, enrolling 67 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) is leaner than roughly 95% of California schools and 48% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 67 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding San Francisco County Office of Education spends $88,456 per pupil, 436% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Francisco's public schools, it stands alongside S.F. International High (382 students): S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 16.6:1).
San Francisco County Office of Education also operates S.F. County Special Education (120 students) and S.F. County Civic Center Secondary (65 students) alongside S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) compares
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 48% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.6%
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
$88,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.8, S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Francisco County Office of Education, which includes S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop).
$88,456
Per student
+436%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+433%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 66.4%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.F. County Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in San Francisco
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
S.F. International High
Alternative education program
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
S.F. County Special Education
Special-education school
120 students 40:1 students per teacher
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary
Alternative education program
65 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr
Alternative education program
17 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
How many students attend S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)?
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) has 67 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Francisco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)?
The student-teacher ratio at S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) is 11.2:1, which is 48% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)?
70.6% of students at S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)?
The largest demographic group at S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)?
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) rank among schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in San Francisco on the city page.
Is S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) a good school?
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Francisco County Office of Education?
Besides S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop), San Francisco County Office of Education also operates S.F. County Special Education (120 students), S.F. County Civic Center Secondary (65 students), and S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr (17 students). See the San Francisco County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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