Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
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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]
| Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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40 Vega St San Francisco, California, 94118 | |
| Coordinates | 37°46′48.86″N 122°26′46.82″W |
| Information | |
| Established | 1981 |
| Principal | Tanya Harris |
| Assistant Principals | Katie Baillie De Trice Rodgers Craig Laupheimer |
| Staff | 31.55 FTE (2020–21)[1] |
| Enrollment | 659 (2020–21)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.89 (2020–21)[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue, White, and Columbia Blue |
| Teams | Wallenberg Bulldogs |
| Website | www |
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]
| 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]
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]
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)
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