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Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High

San Francisco, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
400 Mansell St., San Francisco, CA 94134(415) 469-4550
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

239 students tested

56.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 63.4% did.

  • Exceeded22.2%
  • Met34.3%
  • Nearly met18.4%
  • Not met25.1%

Math

236 students tested

26.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 30.3% did.

  • Exceeded11.9%
  • Met14.5%
  • Nearly met17.0%
  • Not met56.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

5.7% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,1341,114
Suspended in or out of school6.3% · 715.7% · 63
Suspensions8889
Violence with injury6236
Violence without injury1031
Weapons14
Drugs1211
Defiance only00
Other37

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,1221,019
Suspended out of school4.3% · 487.0% · 71
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

39.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,0801,078
Chronically absent32.5% · 35139.9% · 430

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,031 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino40.1%
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White1.7%
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Black or African American8.8%
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Asian41.3%
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Two or More Races5.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.9%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Burton describes its teaching approach as student-centered, rigorous, and inquiry-based, with an emphasis on building strong personal relationships in nurturing, equitable learning communities that support high academic achievement for all students. The school also highlights personalized small academies, differentiated instruction, continuous monitoring of essential learning, and a commitment to social justice so students develop as creative, critical thinkers who contribute positively to society. (sfusd.edu)

Public school directory

NCES ID 063441008189

District
San Francisco Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,031 students
Teachers (FTE)
52.5

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