Baden High School is a public continuation high school in the city of South San Francisco, California. The school is part of the South San Francisco Unified School District. The school is named for the Baden neighborhood of South San Francisco, formerly the town of Baden before South San Francisco was incorporated.
Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, Baden High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baden High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Baden High (Continuation School)'s student population of 118 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Baden High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baden High (Continuation School) is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baden High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Baden High (Continuation School) is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Baden High (Continuation School) often compared to?
Baden High (Continuation School)is often viewed alongside schools like Aragon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baden High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Baden High (Continuation School) is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Baden High (Continuation School)?
118 students attend Baden High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Baden High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baden High (Continuation School)?
Baden High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Baden High (Continuation School) offer ?
Baden High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Baden High (Continuation School) part of?
Baden High (Continuation School) is part of South San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Baden High (Continuation School) located?
Baden High (Continuation School) is located in the Union Square neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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