- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Francisco, CA
S.F. International High
Federal NCES profile for S.F. International High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063441012494
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.F. International High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
S.F. International High has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.F. International High ranks #5 of 5 schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441012494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
S.F. International High held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063441012494 · San Francisco, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 16.6:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
S.F. International High held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
S.F. International 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 382
S.F. International High
382 students
What this shows S.F. International High reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How S.F. International High compares
S.F. International 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.4%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
Asian 8.6%
White 6.3%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, S.F. International High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for San Francisco Unified reports $22,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S.F. International 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 S.F. International 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 other schools in San Francisco
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
S.F. County Special Education
Special-education school
120 students 40:1 students per teacher
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
Alternative education program
67 students 11.2:1 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
Nationwide other 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about S.F. International High
How many students attend S.F. International High?
S.F. International High has 382 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.F. International High?
The student-teacher ratio at S.F. International High is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher 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. International High?
68.6% of students at S.F. International High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.F. International High?
The largest demographic group at S.F. International High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.F. International High?
S.F. International High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 S.F. International High rank among schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, S.F. International High ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in San Francisco Unified?
Besides S.F. International 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.