O'Connell (John) High

460 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John O’Connell High School, located in the Mission District of San Francisco, is a public high school known for its strong emphasis on career and technical education (CTE). Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, O’Connell integrates rigorous academic coursework with specialized industry-based programs. This model is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and professional certifications in fields such as culinary arts, healthcare, green technology, and construction, effectively bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world career readiness.

The school is recognized for its supportive, inclusive culture and its commitment to serving a diverse student body. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, O’Connell offers students unique internship opportunities, mentorships, and pathways to post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately or pursue higher education. Through its focused curriculum and emphasis on practical skills, John O’Connell High School aims to empower its students to become active, skilled contributors to the San Francisco community and the broader economy.

460

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Connell (John) High
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	360
Black	33
Asian	23
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
360 (78.3%)
Black
33 (7.2%)
Two or More
24 (5.2%)
Asian
23 (5.0%)
White
16 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)695-5370
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 128

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 102