Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School
High school in San Francisco, CA · San Francisco Unified · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 49% of Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 17% met the math standard. In reading, that is 5 points below the San Francisco Unified average (54%) and about the same as the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 32% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 8th of 15 public high schools in San Francisco. Reading results in 2026 were 14 points lower than in 2024, and math results were 13 points lower than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 63% | 56% | 49% | −14 pts |
| Math | 30% | 26% | 17% | −13 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School | 49% | 17% |
| San Francisco Unified | 54% | 46% |
| 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 71 of 93 freshman applicants from Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School (76%), and 47 enrolled.
Homes near Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 94134, where Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School is located, is $1.09M, up 8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 mi | Thurgood Marshall HighSan Francisco · Grades 8-12 | 17% | 9% | $938K |
| 1.5 mi | KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory CharterSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 53% | 44% | $938K |
| 1.9 mi | Balboa HighSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 50% | 33% | $1.18M |
| 2.2 mi | City Arts & Leadership Academy CharterSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 45% | 14% | $1.18M |
| 2.7 mi | John O'Connell HighSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 25% | 0% | $1.45M |
| 3.1 mi | Mission HighSan Francisco · Grades 9-12 | 26% | 15% | $2.05M |
School details
- Address
- 400 Mansell Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (415) 469-4550
- District
- San Francisco Unified
- County
- San Francisco County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 1,015 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional
- State school code
- 38684783830254
Common questions
How did Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 49% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 17% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School?
1,015 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 71 of 93 UC freshman applicants from Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 17% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94134, where Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School is located, is $1.09M, up 8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School guarantee a spot?
No. Public schools assign students by attendance zone, which San Francisco Unified sets and can change. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you buy or rent.