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{{Infobox school
|established=1981
| established = 1981
| superintendent = Maria Su
|principal=
| principal = Tanya Harris
|location=40 Vega St<br />San Francisco, California, 94118
| location = 40 Vega St<br />San Francisco, California, 94118
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|enrollment=626 (2018–19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0634410&SchoolPageNum=9&ID=063441007845|title=Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref>
| enrollment = 549 (2022–2023)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0634410&SchoolPageNum=9&ID=063441007845|title=Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref>
|campus=Urban
| campus = Urban
|ratio=25.21<ref name=NCES/>
|staff=24.83 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 18.60<ref name=NCES/>
| staff = 29.51 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|pushpin_map= United States San Francisco#USA California#USA
| image = Raoul Wallenberg High School, exterior, San Francisco (September 2024).jpg
|teams=Wallenberg Bulldogs
| caption = Rear entrance on O'Farrell Street
|colors=Blue, White, and Columbia Blue
| pushpin_map = United States San Francisco#USA California#USA
|website={{URL|http://rwhs-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com}}
| teams = Wallenberg Bulldogs
| colors = Blue, White, and Columbia Blue
| website = {{URL|https://www.sfusd.edu/school/raoul-wallenberg-high-school}}
}}
}}


'''Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School''' is a [[high school]] in [[San Francisco, California]], USA. It was founded in 1981 in honor of the Swedish architect and businessman [[Raoul Wallenberg]]. The school is located in the [[San Francisco Unified School District]], the 7th largest school district in the state [[California]] located in the [[United States]]
'''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]].<ref name="officialweb">{{cite web |title=Raoul Wallenberg High School |url=https://www.sfusd.edu/school/raoul-wallenberg-high-school |website=Raoul Wallenberg High School |publisher=San Francisco Unified School District |access-date=23 August 2022}}</ref> In recognition of its namesake, the school's motto is "The individual can make a difference"<ref name="card" /> and all students are required to complete at least 100 hours of community service before graduating.<ref name="profile">{{cite web |title=Raoul Wallenberg High School 2021-2022 School Profile |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uA2g7qXjNtpG5QChgFYCbZcBu6Fm17CS/view |publisher=San Francisco Unified School District |access-date=23 August 2022}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dunnigan |first1=Frank |title=Streetwise: Modern School Days |url=https://outsidelands.org/streetwise-modern-school-days.php |website=OutsideLands.org |publisher=Western Neighborhoods Project |access-date=23 August 2022}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Enrollment by Grade (2020-2021)<ref name="NCES" />
!Category
!% of Students
!# of Students
|-
|-
|[[Ninth grade#United States|9th]]
! [[White Americans|White]] !! [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]] !! [[Asian people|Asian]] !! [[African American]] !! [[Pacific Islander]] !! [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|American Indian]] !! [[Multiracial|Two or More Races]]
|24.9
|164
|-
|-
|[[Tenth grade#United States|10th]]
| 13% || 15% || 48% || 13% || 0.5% || 1% || 6%
|24.6
|162
|-
|[[Eleventh grade#United States|11th]]
|24.7
|163
|-
|[[Twelfth grade#United States|12th]]
|25.8
|170
|}
|}


{| class="wikitable"
According to [[US News and World Report]] 2013-2014 school year, minority enrollment is 92%, with 65% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household. 42.6% of students graduate college ready, compared to 43.1% district wide.<ref>https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/san-francisco-unified-school-district/wallenberg-raoul-traditional-high-3268 {{Bare URL inline|date=January 2022}}</ref>
|+Enrollment by Gender (2020-2021)<ref name="NCES" />
!Category
!% of Students
!# of Students
|-
|[[Male]]
|52.5
|346
|-
|[[Female]]
|47.3
|312
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity (2020-2021)<ref name="NCES" />
!Category
!% of Students
!# of Students
|-
|[[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|American Indian/Alaska Native]]
|0.0
|0
|-
|[[Asian people|Asian]]
|46.7
|308
|-
|[[African American|Black]]
|9.6
|63
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic]]
|18.4
|121
|-
|[[Pacific Islander|Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander]]
|0.5
|3
|-
|[[White Americans|White]]
|17.0
|112
|-
|[[Multiracial|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.<ref name="usnews">{{cite web |title=Raoul Wallenberg High School 2022 Rankings |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/san-francisco-unified-school-district/raoul-wallenberg-high-school-3268 |website=U.S. News & World Report |access-date=23 August 2022}}</ref>


==Academic indicators==
==Academic indicators==


The [[Graduation|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.<ref name="card">{{cite web |title=School Accountability Report Card School Year 2020-21 |url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N3kPCK69QocJ_5g6YpH8oJtk-znfVpDV |publisher=San Francisco Unified School District |access-date=23 August 2022}}</ref>
Ninth grade writing assessment score 17.2% proficient in 2014-15 compared to district average of 29%. [http://www.sfusd.edu/assets/sfusd-staff/schools-and-facilities/files/balanced-score-cards/Wallenberg_Raoul%20HS.pdf See page]


The [[Dropping out|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 [[Absenteeism|chronically absent]].<ref name="card" />
California High School Exit Examination math pass rate in 2014-15 60% vs district 62%


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_exams|Advanced Placement (AP) exam]].<ref name="usnews" />
California High School Exit Examination English pass rate in 2014-15 is 54% vs district 56%


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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Socio-Emotional and Culture Climate Report, HS Fall 2020-21 |url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LWN1ityAER0aiGypCKcqiBhrjIfFOMhc |publisher=San Francisco Unified School District |access-date=23 August 2022}}</ref>
Early Assessment Program results: 12% of juniors tested "college ready" in English and only 9% in math.


== Athletics ==
CAASPP results for 2015, 39% met the standard in English vs 35% in district, 47% met the standard in math vs 53% in district. [http://caaspp.cde.ca.gov/sb2015/ViewReport?ps=true&lstTestYear=2015&lstTestType=B&lstCounty=38&lstDistrict=68478-000&lstSchool=3830205 see page]


For the 2022-2023 school year, Wallenberg High School is a member of the [[California Interscholastic Federation]] in the following sports:<ref>{{cite web |title=Sports |url=https://www.sfusd.edu/school/raoul-wallenberg-high-school/students/athletic-program/sports |website=Raoul Wallenberg High School |publisher=San Francisco Unified School District |access-date=23 August 2022}}</ref>
California Healthy Kids Survey: 39% of students agree "I am happy to be at this school" compared to 59% of district's HS.
* [[Badminton]] (co-ed)
* [[Baseball]] (boys)
* [[Basketball]] (boys and girls)
* [[Cross country running|Cross country]] (co-ed)
* [[Flag football]] (girls)
* [[Golf]] (boys and girls)
* [[Association football|Soccer]] (boys and girls)
* [[Softball]] (girls)
* [[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]] (co-ed)
* [[Tennis]] (boys and girls)
* [[Track and field]] (co-ed)
* [[Volleyball]] (boys and girls)


== See also ==
41% of Wallenberg students reported that "The teachers treat the students at this school fairly" compared to 48% in the district.

* [[Wallenberg Set]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|San Francisco Bay Area|Schools}}
{{Portal|San Francisco Bay Area|Schools}}
* [https://rwhs-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School]
* [https://www.sfusd.edu/school/raoul-wallenberg-high-school Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School]
* [http://wallenbergptsa.weebly.com/ Wallenberg PTSA]
* [http://wallenbergptsa.weebly.com/ Wallenberg PTSA]
* [http://www.wallenbergfoundation.com Wallenberg High School Community Foundation]
* [http://www.wallenbergfoundation.com Wallenberg High School Community Foundation]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6963605 Wallenberg alum group] (requires linked-in account)
* [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6963605 Wallenberg alum group] (requires linked-in account)
* [http://www.sfusd.edu/en/schools/school-information/raoul-wallenberg.html SFUSD school performance data]
* [http://web.sfusd.edu/Services/research_public/Lists/httpwebsfusdeduServicesresearch_publicsfusd_satisf/AllItems.aspx SFUSD school satisfaction surveys]
* [http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/DQReports.asp?CDSType=S&CDSCode=38684783830205 Dept of Education school data for Wallenberg]


== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{San Francisco Schools}}
{{San Francisco Schools}}


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Latest revision as of 00:41, 27 November 2024

Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
Rear entrance on O'Farrell Street
Location
Map
40 Vega St
San Francisco, California, 94118
Coordinates37°46′48.86″N 122°26′46.82″W / 37.7802389°N 122.4463389°W / 37.7802389; -122.4463389
Information
Established1981
SuperintendentMaria Su
PrincipalTanya Harris
Staff29.51 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment549 (2022–2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.60[1]
CampusUrban
Color(s)Blue, White, and Columbia Blue
TeamsWallenberg Bulldogs
Websitewww.sfusd.edu/school/raoul-wallenberg-high-school

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

[edit]

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

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Enrollment by Grade (2020-2021)[1]
Category % of Students # of Students
9th 24.9 164
10th 24.6 162
11th 24.7 163
12th 25.8 170
Enrollment by Gender (2020-2021)[1]
Category % of Students # of Students
Male 52.5 346
Female 47.3 312
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity (2020-2021)[1]
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

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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

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For the 2022-2023 school year, Wallenberg High School is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation in the following sports:[8]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Raoul Wallenberg High School". Raoul Wallenberg High School. San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "School Accountability Report Card School Year 2020-21". San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Raoul Wallenberg High School 2021-2022 School Profile". San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  5. ^ Dunnigan, Frank. "Streetwise: Modern School Days". OutsideLands.org. Western Neighborhoods Project. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Raoul Wallenberg High School 2022 Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Socio-Emotional and Culture Climate Report, HS Fall 2020-21". San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Sports". Raoul Wallenberg High School. San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
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