Balboa High vs City Arts & Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 337 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,238 students
City Arts & Leadership Academy
San Francisco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
397 students
| Measure | Balboa High San Francisco, California | City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,343 | #983 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9728 of 16,910 | #14382 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,238 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 12% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balboa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 25.0).
- •Balboa High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Balboa High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •City Arts & Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 63.7%).
- •City Arts & Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.3).
- •Balboa High is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 397.
- •Balboa High is a public school while City Arts & Leadership Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balboa High better than City Arts & Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Balboa High ranks higher (44.8 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balboa High and City Arts & Leadership Academy?
About 337 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa High: 1,238. City Arts & Leadership Academy: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa High and City Arts & Leadership Academy rank in California?
Balboa High is 483rd of 1,343 and City Arts & Leadership Academy is 983rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).