Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Academy - Sf mcateer ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy - Sf mcateer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy - Sf mcateer's student population of 320 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy - Sf mcateer ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy - Sf mcateer is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4047 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
43%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy - Sf mcateer's ranking?
Academy - Sf mcateer is ranked #4047 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Academy - Sf mcateer often compared to?
Academy - Sf mcateeris often viewed alongside schools like Lowell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy - Sf mcateer?
The graduation rate of Academy - Sf mcateer is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy - Sf mcateer?
320 students attend Academy - Sf mcateer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Academy - Sf mcateer students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy - Sf mcateer?
Academy - Sf mcateer has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Academy - Sf mcateer offer ?
Academy - Sf mcateer offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy - Sf mcateer part of?
Academy - Sf mcateer is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy - Sf mcateer located?
Academy - Sf mcateer is located in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Glen Park.
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