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School Comparison

Terra Nova High
vs.
South San Francisco High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Terra Nova High
South San Francisco High
  • South San Francisco High reported a higher chronically absent students than Terra Nova High (329 vs. 146).
  • South San Francisco High reported a higher ap enrollment than Terra Nova High (322 vs. 193).
  • South San Francisco High reported a higher students per counselor than Terra Nova High (263.6:1 vs. 168.3:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

South San Francisco High reported a higher chronically absent students than Terra Nova High (329 vs. 146).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

South San Francisco High reported a higher graduating cohort than Terra Nova High (282 vs. 190).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

South San Francisco High reported a higher ap enrollment than Terra Nova High (322 vs. 193).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

South San Francisco High reported a higher violent incidents than Terra Nova High (41 vs. 10).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South San Francisco High reported a higher students per counselor than Terra Nova High (263.6:1 vs. 168.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at South San Francisco High

2 metrics were reported by South San Francisco High. Comparable data for Terra Nova High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
89%
Gifted & talented
1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Terra Nova High
$21,712.41
South San Francisco High
$18,792.32
Local revenue share
Terra Nova High
78.8%
South San Francisco High
75%
State revenue share
Terra Nova High
16.5%
South San Francisco High
19.7%
Federal revenue share
Terra Nova High
4.7%
South San Francisco High
5.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Terra Nova High
23.4%
South San Francisco High
23.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
San Mateo County
$156,000
San Mateo County
$156,000
Poverty rate
San Mateo County
6.5%
San Mateo County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Mateo County
53.1%
San Mateo County
53.1%
Unemployment rate
San Mateo County
3.6%
San Mateo County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.