Wells (Ida B.) High School

Wells (Ida B.) High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1099 Hayes St,  San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Unified School District
4.3
4.0
133 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Catherine Pringle
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
0%
Reading Proficiency
16%
Average GPA
2.8
Graduation Rate
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.8
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
0%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.5%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
166:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
60.6%
Black
17.2%
Asian
8.6%
White
7.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
City College of San Francisco 13 Students
San Francisco State University 11 Students
University of California - Irvine 6 Students
University of California - Berkeley 5 Students
University of Southern California 5 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 5 Students
San José State University 5 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 4 Students
San Diego State University 4 Students
University of San Francisco 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 4 Students
Biology 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Small Business Management 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 2 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 2 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 2 Students
Accounting 1 Students
Acting 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/18/2025
I loved ida b because it gave me all the support I need and the teachers really care. the environment can help you for real if you apply yourself and even then they will help you apply yourself and the food is great. I hope the school stay open forever. this is coming from a student who trasffered there failing sophomore year the graduation a year early because of that school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 parent
5/30/2008

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Wells (Ida B.) High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco, CA and is served by the San Francisco Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 133 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 0% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. Wells (Ida B.) High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.8, and the graduation rate is 42%. The average home value in this area is $2,006,395. Discover additional schools in the area, like Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School, Downtown High School, Mission High School, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wells (Ida B.) High School.

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