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S.F. International High

655 DeHaro St., San Francisco, CA, 94107

About S.F. International High

San Francisco's S.F. International High is a well-known school for new immigrant students in grades 9 through 12. This public alternative school has about 400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. The school is known as one of the best places to learn English because it uses a project-based curriculum that combines language learning with core subjects. There are a lot of different kinds of students at this school. 95% of them are minorities, and 69% of them are low-income. According to academic data, 35% of students take Advanced Placement classes, 13% are good at math, and 12% are good at reading. The money is about $23,882 per student, which helps with special learning needs. The school is in a city where the median home price is high, but it provides a vital and supportive community for global learners. S.F. International High is one of the best schools because it is committed to including all cultures and has a good track record of getting international students ready for college, and it is one of the best high school in California.

S.F. International High Contact Information

Address

655 DeHaro St., San Francisco, CA, 94107

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Phone

(415) 695-5781

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 12% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
392
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5486 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at S.F. International High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.1%
Asian 11.22%
Hispanic 82.4%
Black 0.51%
Two+ Races 0.77%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.1%
Asian
11.22%
Hispanic
82.4%
Black
0.51%
Two+ Races
0.77%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 392
43.88%
172 Female
56.12%
220 Male

Student Population

392 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

110 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The "Bold Future" campus transformation is currently underway at 150 Oak Street for San Francisco International High School. This includes building a new wellness center and modern science labs for the 2026 school year. The school is expanding its unique project-based curriculum, which allows recent immigrants to earn college credits through a stronger partnership with City College of San Francisco. There are also new internship programs in the area. These programs let students get professional work experience and improve their language skills in a number of local businesses.

FAQ

Q1. Does S.F. International High support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. What does S.F. International High do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Does S.F. International High help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q4. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q5. What does S.F. International High teach?

Ans. S.F. International High has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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