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600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121-2733
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 44.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 390/1,596 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 262/1,596 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,068 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,072 (51.8%) |
| English Learners | 211 (10.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 12.0 points over the full period. Math fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 13.6 points over the full period.
•Math -13.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
44.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Washington (George) High compare within the district?
Washington (George) High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington (George) High rank in California?
Washington (George) High ranks No. 390 of 1,596 in reading and No. 262 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 Washington (George) High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 18 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.9% meet the reading standard and 41.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington (George) High compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Washington (George) High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Washington (George) High compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Washington (George) High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Washington (George) HighThis school | 44.6% | 67.3% |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer | 5.0% | 52.6% |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, A Public School | 54.4% | 84.2% |
