City Arts & Leadership Academy vs San Francisco Community Alternative
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Arts & Leadership Academy
San Francisco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
397 students
San Francisco Community Alternative
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
230 students
| Measure | City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco, California | San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #983 of 1,343 | #3126 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14382 of 16,910 | #37060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Francisco Community Alternative scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 25.0).
- •San Francisco Community Alternative does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •San Francisco Community Alternative does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 52.9%).
- •City Arts & Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.2).
- •City Arts & Leadership Academy is the larger school with 397 students compared with 230.
- •City Arts & Leadership Academy is a charter school while San Francisco Community Alternative is a public 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 City Arts & Leadership Academy better than San Francisco Community Alternative?
On the Success Index (US), San Francisco Community Alternative ranks higher (32.3 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 City Arts & Leadership Academy and San Francisco Community Alternative?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Arts & Leadership Academy: 397. San Francisco Community Alternative: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Arts & Leadership Academy and San Francisco Community Alternative rank in California?
City Arts & Leadership Academy is 983rd of 1,343 and San Francisco Community Alternative is 3126th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).