Leadership High School is a public charter high school located in San Francisco. Founded in 1997, Leadership or "LHS" was California's first start-up charter high school. The school provides a college-preparatory curriculum and focuses on leadership development and social justice.
Serving 316 students in grades 9-12, Leadership High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Leadership High School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Leadership High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leadership High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7456 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership High School's ranking?
Leadership High School is ranked #7456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leadership High School often compared to?
Leadership High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balboa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership High School?
The graduation rate of Leadership High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leadership High School?
316 students attend Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Leadership High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership High School?
Leadership High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leadership High School offer ?
Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leadership High School part of?
Leadership High School is part of Leadership High School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership High School located?
Leadership High School is located in the Cayuga Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Cayuga Terrace.
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