Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, S.f. County Civic Center Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary's student population of 58 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of S.f. County Civic Center Secondary is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
31%
55%
Black
45%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of S.f. County Civic Center Secondary?
The graduation rate of S.f. County Civic Center Secondary is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend S.f. County Civic Center Secondary?
58 students attend S.f. County Civic Center Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of S.f. County Civic Center Secondary students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S.f. County Civic Center Secondary?
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does S.f. County Civic Center Secondary offer ?
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is S.f. County Civic Center Secondary part of?
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary is part of San Francisco County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is S.f. County Civic Center Secondary located?
S.f. County Civic Center Secondary is located in the Fillmore District neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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