Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
De Trice Rodgers
Craig Laupheimer
Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School is a high school in San Francisco, California, US. It was founded in 1981 in honor of the Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat, and humanitarian Raoul Wallenberg.[2] In recognition of its namesake, the school's motto is "The individual can make a difference"[3] and all students are required to complete at least 100 hours of community service before graduating.[4]
History
The campus originally opened on September 3, 1952, as Anza Elementary School. It was remodeled and reopened as a high school facility in 1981.[5]
Demographics
Category | % of Students | # of Students |
---|---|---|
9th | 24.9 | 164 |
10th | 24.6 | 162 |
11th | 24.7 | 163 |
12th | 25.8 | 170 |
Category | % of Students | # of Students |
---|---|---|
Male | 52.5 | 346 |
Female | 47.3 | 312 |
Category | % of Students | # of Students |
---|---|---|
American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.0 | 0 |
Asian | 46.7 | 308 |
Black | 9.6 | 63 |
Hispanic | 18.4 | 121 |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.5 | 3 |
White | 17.0 | 112 |
Two or More Races | 7.7 | 51 |
For the 2020-2021 school year, total minority enrollment was 83%, with 47% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household.[6]
Academic indicators
The graduation rate in 2020-2021 was 93.5%, compared to district average of 58.2% and state average of 83.6%. In 2019-2020, 63% of graduates completed all of the courses required for University of California and California State University admission.[3]
The dropout rate in 2020-2021 was 3.9%, compared to district average of 36.6% and state average of 9.4%. The school reported that 14.6% of students were chronically absent.[3]
In the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings, 55% of Wallenberg students were considered proficient in mathematics (compared to 32% in the district and 30% in the state), 66% were proficient in reading (compared to 49% in the district and 60% in the state), and 45% were proficient in science (compared to 25% in the district and 30% in the state). 65% of 12th grade students took at least one Advanced Placement (AP) exam.[6]
During the 2020-2021 school year, 83% of students said they felt the school provided a climate of support for academic learning. 74% felt safe at school and 58% reported a sense of belonging.[7]
Athletics
For the 2022-2023 school year, Wallenberg High School is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation in the following sports:[8]
- Badminton (co-ed)
- Baseball (boys)
- Basketball (boys and girls)
- Cross country (co-ed)
- Flag football (girls)
- Golf (boys and girls)
- Soccer (boys and girls)
- Softball (girls)
- Swimming (co-ed)
- Tennis (boys and girls)
- Track and field (co-ed)
- Volleyball (boys and girls)
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Raoul Wallenberg High School". Raoul Wallenberg High School. San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "School Accountability Report Card School Year 2020-21". San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Raoul Wallenberg High School 2021-2022 School Profile". San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Dunnigan, Frank. "Streetwise: Modern School Days". OutsideLands.org. Western Neighborhoods Project. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Raoul Wallenberg High School 2022 Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Socio-Emotional and Culture Climate Report, HS Fall 2020-21". San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Sports". Raoul Wallenberg High School. San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
External links
- Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
- Wallenberg PTSA
- Wallenberg High School Community Foundation
- Wallenberg alum group (requires linked-in account)
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