Summary:
This analysis covers three public schools in San Francisco's 94109 zip code, serving grades K-5 and 9-12, which present a stark contrast in performance within the San Francisco Unified district.
Galileo High is a standout high school with strong graduation rates and academic proficiency above state averages, ranking in the 71st percentile statewide. In sharp contrast, the two elementary schools are struggling significantly. Redding Elementary is of particular concern, ranking in the 2nd percentile statewide with critically low proficiency in all subjects, while Spring Valley Elementary ranks in the 28th percentile and has also seen a decline in performance.
A critical issue for both elementary schools is chronic absenteeism, with nearly half of students chronically absent, a rate more than double the state average and a major barrier to learning. Despite similar per-student funding across all three schools, outcomes vary dramatically, indicating that factors like attendance and school support systems are key differentiators. For families in this area, the data shows a strong high school option but signals that the elementary schools require urgent district intervention to address attendance and academic support.
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