John O'Connell High School

Introduction

Female high school student hammering wooden frame
O’Connell offers an innovative instructional model to prepare all students for college and the professional world. Students participate in rigorous project-based learning, build enduring relationships, and develop 21st century skills. At O'Connell, we believe every student should be able to make choices about his or her future, and define (rather than wait for) opportunities. Our students are prepared to enter post-secondary options of four-year universities, community colleges, or livable wage careers.

Basics

School Type
  • High School
School Code
651
Grades
9
10
11
12
13
Estimated Enrollment
560

Location and Transportation

Address
2355 Folsom Street
San Francisco
CA
94110
Neighborhood
  • Mission

Hours

Hours
Monday: 8:40 am-3:45 pm
Tuesday: 8:40 am-3:45 pm
Wednesday: 8:40 am-1:50 pm
Thursday: 8:40 am-3:45 pm
Friday: 8:40 am-3:45 pm
After School
John O'Connell High School ExCEL Urban Services YMCA Program offered each day
"Mon., Tues.,
Thurs., Fri. 3:45PM - 6:00PM
Wed. 1:50 PM - 6:00PM"
Highlights include tutoring and homework help, computer lab access, online credit recovery courses, student-led clubs, athletics, Tech 21, and more! 415-695-5370 x1113.

Enrollment

School Life

Uniform Policy
O'Connell expects students to dress respectfully each day with opportunities for more professional dress.
School Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • After School Supper
School Tour

No school tours are available due to school closure. When we can, we will resume tours on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m. O'Connell provides tours to families, community partners and others. We are happy to accommodate anyone interested in learning more! Please contact Rebeca Flores, Family Liaison, at floresr@sfusd.edu for more information.

Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.

Contact Info

Principal Amy Abero

Assistant Principal Fakhra Shah

Programs

Languages

  • Spanish World Language

Special Education

  • ACCESS - Adult Transition Services
  • Resource Specialist Program Services
  • Separate class - Mild/moderate

Academic Enrichment

  • Academic counseling
  • Advanced Placement (AP) classes
  • Career Technical Education (CTE) Academies
  • College classes at CCSF or SFSU
  • Credit recovery
  • Culinary program
  • Interdisciplinary studies
  • Internships available
  • Project-based learning
  • Service learning
  • STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
  • Student portfolios
  • Tutoring in school
  • Work experience education

Arts Enrichment

Redelarte arts program, Loco Bloco
  • Creative writing
  • Media arts
  • Performing arts
  • Visual arts

Athletics

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Student Support

  • Advisory
  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
  • Counselor
  • Family liaison
  • Health and wellness center
  • Mentoring
  • On-site nurse
  • Social worker

College Counseling

  • 100% College Prep
  • Academic counseling
  • Cash for College or Financial Aid Night
  • College and/or career counseling
  • College and/or career fair
  • College application workshops
  • College tours and visits
  • Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC)
  • Job readiness programs
  • Personal statement workshops
  • SFSU Step to College
  • SFUSD Plan Ahead curriculum
  • UCSF Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)

Career Technical Education Academies

  • Building and Construction Trades
  • Energy, Environment and Utilities
  • Health Science and Medical Technology
  • Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

School Data

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.

School Accountability Highlights

Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese.

Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report

SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed.

School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

School communities gather twice a year to review data and previous actions in order to intentionally plan for the coming months. The School Plan for Student Achievement is the template on which this review and stakeholder engagement process is codified.

General education entry grade seats per application
88.00