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1320 Mission Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1214
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 36.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 320/1,596 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 401/1,596 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,053 |
| Low-Income Students | 275 (26.1%) |
| English Learners | 60 (5.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.1 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math fell 3.7 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
69.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does El Camino High compare within the district?
El Camino High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in South San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Camino High rank in California?
El Camino High ranks No. 320 of 1,596 in reading and No. 401 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at El Camino High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.3% meet the reading standard and 27.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Camino High compare with other schools in South San Francisco?
El Camino High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in South San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South San FranciscoHow does El Camino High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
El Camino High is No. 6 in reading and tied for No. 14 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino HighThis school | 36.7% | 69.9% |
| South San Francisco High | 18.8% | 56.4% |
