Balboa High

1000 Cayuga Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112

1,238 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Balboa High School, located at 1000 Cayuga Avenue in San Francisco’s Excelsior District, is a historic public high school that serves a diverse student body. Known for its distinct architectural style and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways. These programs are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in fields such as digital media, engineering, and health sciences, helping to bridge the gap between classroom learning and future career readiness.

Beyond academics, Balboa High is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and focus on holistic student development. The campus supports a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community engagement. By fostering an inclusive environment and providing robust support services, Balboa aims to prepare its diverse population of students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

1,238

Total Students

61.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balboa High
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	428
Black	70
Asian	611
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	17

Asian
611 (49.4%)
Hispanic
428 (34.6%)
Black
70 (5.7%)
Two or More
67 (5.4%)
White
44 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)469-4090
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	709
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 290

Grade 10 315

Grade 11 301

Grade 12 332