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Ranked 6654 of 6856 in California
See top schools in San FranciscoDowntown High School is a public alternative school in the middle of San Francisco, California. It serves grades 9 through 12. It has a good student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 and is known as one of the best schools for experiential learning. It has about 150 students. The school is known for its unique project-based curriculum, in which students earn credits through thematic "projects" instead of regular classes. The campus is very welcoming, with 99% of its students being minorities and 64% of its students coming from low-income families. Academic data shows that 11% of students are good at reading. Funding is still a top priority, with about $23,882 spent per student, which shows how much the district cares about specialized education. Downtown High School is known in the community for giving students a "second chance" and creating a supportive environment. The school is great at getting students back on track with creative, real-world projects and strong faculty mentorship, and it is one of the best high school in California.
New Playground Name
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Read MoreAll Grades: 9:30 AM to 3:15 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 9:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
147 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
3675 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
The students at Downtown High School are now working on the Fall 2025 project series. Acting for Critical Transformations (ACT) and Music and Academics Resisting the System (MARS) are two of the projects. Students run these programs, which use history, art, and science to fix health and social justice issues in the community. The San Francisco Unified School District's budget for 2025–26 also puts a lot of stress on keeping the whole system stable.
Q1. Does Downtown High support professional growth?
Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.
Q2. Are students able to look into more than one career path?
Ans. Yes, Downtown High has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.
Q3. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?
Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.
Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?
Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.
Q5. How does Downtown High encourage a good environment?
Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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