S.f. County Special Education serves 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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S.f. County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
S.f. County Special Education's student population of 119 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of S.f. County Special Education is 0.75, 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)
(10-11)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
30%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are S.f. County Special Education often compared to?
S.f. County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center, Santa Clara County Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of S.f. County Special Education?
The graduation rate of S.f. County Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend S.f. County Special Education?
119 students attend S.f. County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of S.f. County Special Education students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S.f. County Special Education?
S.f. County Special Education has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does S.f. County Special Education offer ?
S.f. County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is S.f. County Special Education part of?
S.f. County Special Education is part of San Francisco County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is S.f. County Special Education located?
S.f. County Special Education is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Outer Sunset.
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