Balboa High vs South San Francisco High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 8.2 km 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
South San Francisco High
South San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
| Measure | Balboa High San Francisco, California | South San Francisco High South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,343 | #508 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9728 of 16,910 | #10136 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,238 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balboa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 43.3).
- •Balboa High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Balboa High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •South San Francisco High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 63.7%).
- •South San Francisco High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.3).
- •South San Francisco High is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 1,238.
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 South San Francisco High?
On the Success Index (US), Balboa High ranks higher (44.8 vs 43.3 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 South San Francisco High?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa High: 1,238. South San Francisco High: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa High and South San Francisco High rank in California?
Balboa High is 483rd of 1,343 and South San Francisco High is 508th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).