About This School
School of the Arts did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See School of the Arts's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
School of the Arts had an API growth score of 808 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. School of the Arts's 2011 base score was 843, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, School of the Arts had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about School of the Arts's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Riordan High School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Newcomer High School 1.4 miles | ![]() |
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| Lycee Francais la Perouse - San Francisco Campus 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Immaculate Conception Academy 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School 1.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- San Francisco Unified School District
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Contact
School of the Arts555 Portola Dr
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5700
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Geometry
Physics
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra II
Biology/Life Sciences
Chemistry
English Language Arts
Geometry
World History
Algebra II
Biology/Life Sciences
English Language Arts
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
U.S. History
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Geometry
Physics
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra II
Biology/Life Sciences
Chemistry
English Language Arts
Geometry
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra I
Algebra II
Biology/Life Sciences
Chemistry
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Summative High School Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
U.S. History
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Geometry
Physics
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
English Language Arts
Geometry
Integrated Math 1
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
English Language Arts
Integrated Math 1
Summative High School Mathematics
U.S. History
Algebra I
Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Geometry
Integrated Math 1
Physics
Summative High School Mathematics
World History
Algebra I
English Language Arts
Geometry
Physics
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Geometry
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra II
Biology
English Language Arts
Summative High School Mathematics
U.S. History
Algebra I
Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Geometry
Physics
Summative High School Mathematics
World History
Algebra I
Algebra II
English Language Arts
Physics
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra II
Chemistry
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra II
Biology
English Language Arts
Summative High School Mathematics
U.S. History
Algebra I
Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
Summative High School Mathematics
World History
TestRating
7 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 591Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, School of the Arts had 18% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, School of the Arts had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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