- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco High
Federal NCES profile for South San Francisco High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063753006352
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South San Francisco High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in South San Francisco · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South San Francisco High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South San Francisco High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in South San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South San Francisco High held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063753006352 · South San Francisco, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,239 enr · 18.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino High (1,053 students)
South San Francisco High held near 1,287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.5 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South San Francisco High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- El Camino High
El Camino High
1,053 students
- Alta Loma Midd
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- Buri Buri Elem
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- Monte Verde El
Monte Verde Elementary
517 students
What this shows South San Francisco High reports 1,239 students on the CCD universe file.
How South San Francisco High compares
South San Francisco 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,239
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$18,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
Asian 25.8%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, South San Francisco High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South San Francisco High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buri Buri Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Verde Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South San Francisco High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in South San Francisco
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,239 students)
Frequently asked questions about South San Francisco High
How many students attend South San Francisco High?
South San Francisco High has 1,239 students enrolled. It is a high school in South San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,280 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South San Francisco High?
The student-teacher ratio at South San Francisco High is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 South San Francisco High?
38.9% of students at South San Francisco High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South San Francisco High?
The largest demographic group at South San Francisco High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in South San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South San Francisco High?
South San Francisco High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 South San Francisco High rank among high schools in South San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, South San Francisco High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in South 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 South San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in South San Francisco Unified?
Besides South San Francisco High, South San Francisco Unified also operates El Camino High (1,053 students), Alta Loma Middle (652 students), and Buri Buri Elementary (584 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.