Serving 1,060 students in grades 9-12, Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School's student population of 1,060 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School 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 Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is 0.66, 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
#4261 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
40%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School's ranking?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is ranked #4261 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School often compared to?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall (Thurgood) High School, Downtown High School, Balboa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School?
The graduation rate of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School?
1,060 students attend Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School students are Asian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School offer ?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School part of?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School located?
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School is located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Portola.
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