Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High vs Marshall (Thurgood) High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,047 students
Marshall (Thurgood) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 8–12
475 students
| Measure | Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High San Francisco, California | Marshall (Thurgood) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 1,343 | #1178 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11450 of 16,910 | #15669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,047 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 17.6).
- •Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 12%).
- •Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 78.9%).
- •Marshall (Thurgood) High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.4).
- •Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 475.
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 Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High better than Marshall (Thurgood) High?
On the Success Index (US), Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High ranks higher (38.0 vs 17.6 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 Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High and Marshall (Thurgood) High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High: 1,047. Marshall (Thurgood) High: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High and Marshall (Thurgood) High rank in California?
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High is 627th of 1,343 and Marshall (Thurgood) High is 1178th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).