City Arts & Leadership Academy
High school in San Francisco, CA · San Francisco Unified · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 45% of City Arts & Leadership Academy students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 14% met the math standard. In reading, that is 5 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 26% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 9th of 15 public high schools in San Francisco. Reading results in 2026 were 4 points lower than in 2024, and math results were 4 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 49% | 36% | 45% | −4 pts |
| Math | 10% | 8% | 14% | +4 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| City Arts & Leadership Academy | 45% | 14% |
| San Francisco County | 53% | 45% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 23 of 34 freshman applicants from City Arts & Leadership Academy (68%), and 8 enrolled.
Homes near City Arts & Leadership Academy
The typical home value in ZIP code 94112, where City Arts & Leadership Academy is located, is $1.18M, up 12% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Balboa HighSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 50% | 33% | $1.18M |
| 2.1 mi | Jefferson HighDaly City · Grades 9-12 | 48% | 26% | $1.00M |
| 2.2 mi | Phillip and Sala Burton Academic HighSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 49% | 17% | $1.09M |
| 2.2 mi | Lowell HighSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 93% | 87% | $1.40M |
| 2.5 mi | Thurgood Marshall HighSan Francisco · Grades 8-12 | 17% | 9% | $938K |
| 2.7 mi | Abraham Lincoln HighSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 56% | 36% | $1.65M |
School details
- Address
- 350 Seneca Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (415) 841-8910
- District
- San Francisco Unified
- County
- San Francisco County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 393 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2004
- Website
- www.es-cal.org
- State school code
- 38684780107300
Common questions
How did City Arts & Leadership Academy do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 45% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 14% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend City Arts & Leadership Academy?
393 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many City Arts & Leadership Academy students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 23 of 34 UC freshman applicants from City Arts & Leadership Academy were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 8% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near City Arts & Leadership Academy?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94112, where City Arts & Leadership Academy is located, is $1.18M, up 12% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near City Arts & Leadership Academy guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.