San Francisco High School of the Arts
Independent school · Grades 5–12
San Francisco, CA
1950 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in San Francisco
- Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
- Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco High School of the Arts is an independent private school in San Francisco, California, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 48 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 30% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 48
- Teachers
- 19.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 30 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in California (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about San Francisco High School of the Arts
What grades does San Francisco High School of the Arts serve?
San Francisco High School of the Arts serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend San Francisco High School of the Arts?
About 48 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at San Francisco High School of the Arts?
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