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San Francisco Unified

California · Public School District
106
Schools
48,722
Students
$27,106
Per-Pupil Spend
+89% nat'l
51.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
88.7%
Graduation Rate
+2.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

San Francisco Unified is a public school district in California serving 48,722 students across 106 schools. It includes 76 elementary, 13 middle, 17 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,106 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (106)
Elementary Schools76 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alamo ElementaryKG–05410
Alvarado ElementaryKG–05488
Argonne ElementaryKG–05361
Bryant ElementaryKG–05226
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8KG–08598
Carmichael (Bessie)/FECKG–08544
Carver (George Washington) ElementaryKG–05101
Chavez (Cesar) ElementaryKG–05423
Chin (John Yehall) ElementaryKG–05260
Chinese Immersion School at DeAvilaKG–05376
Clarendon Alternative ElementaryKG–05523
Cleveland ElementaryKG–05297
Cobb (William L.) ElementaryKG–05136
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory AcademyKG–05174
El Dorado ElementaryKG–05135
Feinstein (Dianne) ElementaryKG–05394
Flynn (Leonard R.) ElementaryKG–05416
Garfield ElementaryKG–05194
Glen Park ElementaryKG–05308
Grattan ElementaryKG–05376
Guadalupe ElementaryKG–05278
Harte (Bret) ElementaryKG–05240
Hillcrest ElementaryKG–05336
Huerta (Dolores) ElementaryKG–05337
Jefferson ElementaryKG–05490
Key (Francis Scott) ElementaryKG–05568
King (Thomas Starr) ElementaryKG–05322
Lafayette ElementaryKG–05502
Lakeshore Alternative ElementaryKG–05402
Lau (Gordon J.) ElementaryKG–05644
Lawton AlternativeKG–08597
Lee (Edwin and Anita) NewcomerKG–0521
Lilienthal (Claire) ElementaryKG–08669
Longfellow ElementaryKG–05451
Malcolm X AcademyKG–05102
Marshall ElementaryKG–05233
McCoppin (Frank) ElementaryKG–05215
McKinley ElementaryKG–05253
McLaren (John) Children CentersKG–KG26
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights ElementaryKG–05169
Miraloma ElementaryKG–05351
Mission Education CenterKG–05141
Monroe ElementaryKG–05528
Moscone (George R.) ElementaryKG–05357
Muir (John) ElementaryKG–05214
New Traditions ElementaryKG–05256
Noriega Children CenterKG–KG44
Ortega (Jose) ElementaryKG–05371
Parker (Jean) ElementaryKG–05149
Parks (Rosa) ElementaryKG–05385
Peabody (George) ElementaryKG–05269
Redding ElementaryKG–05230
Revere (Paul) ElementaryKG–08459
Rooftop ElementaryKG–08536
San Francisco Community AlternativeKG–08275
San Francisco Public MontessoriKG–05118
Sanchez ElementaryKG–05262
Serra (Junipero) ElementaryKG–05253
Sheridan ElementaryKG–05183
Sherman ElementaryKG–05287
Sloat (Commodore) ElementaryKG–05377
Spring Valley ElementaryKG–05228
Stevenson (Robert Louis) ElementaryKG–05437
Stockton (Commodore) Children CenterKG–KG22
Sunnyside ElementaryKG–05327
Sunset ElementaryKG–05402
Sutro ElementaryKG–05219
Taylor (Edward R.) ElementaryKG–05589
Tenderloin CommunityKG–05258
Tule Elk Park Children CenterKG–KG71
Ulloa ElementaryKG–05521
Visitacion Valley ElementaryKG–05254
Webster (Daniel) ElementaryKG–05346
West Portal ElementaryKG–05583
Yick Wo ElementaryKG–05209
Yu (Alice Fong) ElementaryKG–08586
Middle Schools13 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,106+89% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
57%
State
31.2%
Local (property tax)
56.8%
Federal
11.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
106
Schools
48,722
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.7%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,106 per pupil — 89% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 106 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Francisco Unified?
San Francisco Unified has 106 public schools, serving a total of 48,722 students.
What is the graduation rate for San Francisco Unified?
The graduation rate is 88.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does San Francisco Unified spend per student?
San Francisco Unified spends $27,106 per pupil — 89% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in San Francisco Unified?
52% of students in San Francisco Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in San Francisco Unified?
No, San Francisco Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does San Francisco Unified serve?
San Francisco Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for San Francisco Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in San Francisco Unified is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.