South San Francisco Unified

District Overview
Headquartered at 398 B Street in South San Francisco, California, the South San Francisco Unified School District serves as a vibrant educational hub within the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan region. Operating as an open, non-charter public school system set in a small city environment, the district manages 17 operational schools that deliver comprehensive learning opportunities from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education programs. With a total student enrollment of 7,664, the district offers a well-structured academic pathway designed to guide students seamlessly from their early primary years through high school graduation.

The district's student body reflects the diverse cultural tapestry of the surrounding Bay Area, comprising significant populations of Hispanic (3,723) and Asian (2,686) students, alongside multiracial, White, Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian learners. To ensure strong academic support and operational efficiency, South San Francisco Unified employs a robust workforce of more than 1,720 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional core of approximately 810 FTE teachers and 105 instructional aides, bolstered by more than 800 support personnel. Together, this comprehensive staffing model fosters a well-resourced, inclusive environment tailored to meet the dynamic needs of students, families, and educational researchers alike.
17
Total Schools
7,664
Total Students
810.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South San Francisco Unified
Demographic Student Count
White484
Hispanic3,723
Black74
Asian2,686
Two or More539
American Indian52
Pacific Islander106
  • Hispanic
    3,723 (48.6%)
  • Asian
    2,686 (35.0%)
  • Two or More
    539 (7.0%)
  • White
    484 (6.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    106 (1.4%)
  • Black
    74 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    52 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South San Francisco Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle3
High4
Other0
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:17
Students:7,664*
Teachers (FTE):810.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.5
Schools in South San Francisco Unified
Found 17 Schools