San Francisco Unified

District Overview
Headquartered at 555 Franklin Street in the heart of San Francisco, California, the San Francisco Unified School District serves as the primary educational system for the city's vibrant urban center. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within the greater San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan region, it encompasses 113 operational schools offering comprehensive instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district educates a diverse student body of nearly 49,000 learners, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects a broad range of cultural backgrounds, including strong Asian, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, and African American student representation.

To maintain high educational standards and foster strong student outcomes, the district relies on a substantial workforce comprising nearly 8,785 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 4,654 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and over 860 instructional aides, complemented by more than 3,260 support staff personnel who ensure smooth operational, specialized, and administrative functions across every campus. Families, students, and educational researchers looking to engage with the district can find additional details on programs and services at their official website, www.sfusd.edu, or by contacting the administrative offices directly at (415) 241-6000.
113
Total Schools
48,902
Total Students
4,653.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Francisco Unified
Demographic Student Count
White6,543
Hispanic16,195
Black2,911
Asian17,121
Two or More5,666
American Indian85
Pacific Islander341
  • Asian
    17,121 (35.0%)
  • Hispanic
    16,195 (33.1%)
  • White
    6,543 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    5,666 (11.6%)
  • Black
    2,911 (6.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    341 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    85 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in San Francisco Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary76
Middle13
High17
Other7
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:113
Students:48,902*
Teachers (FTE):4,653.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.5
Schools in San Francisco Unified
Found 113 Schools
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