Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School

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School Type

  • High School

Grades

9
10
11
12
13

Estimated Enrollment

1100

Principal

  • Suniqua Thomas

Assistant Principal(s)

  • Laura Langlois Rashidi
  • Marlene Ligsay
  • Elizabeth MacCain

Hours

Mo: 8:40 am-3:40 pm
Tu: 8:40 am-3:40 pm
We: 8:40 am-2:25 pm
Th: 8:40 am-3:40 pm
Fr: 8:40 am-3:40 pm

With extended programs until 6 p.m.

School Tour

To schedule a school tour at Burton High School, there is a form that needs to be completed beforehand. To complete this form, please visit this SFUSD School Tour Signup Link . Please note that tours are ONLY offered on Tuesdays beginning at 9:30 AM. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email Burton High School's Registrar, Stephany Cortez, at: castellanos-cortezs@sfusd.edu or by calling at (415) 469-4550 ext 1121. 

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

Uniform Policy

Burton enforces a school responsible and appropriate dress code.

Neighborhood

School Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • After School Supper

View menus at sfusd.edu/menus.

School Code

764
Overview

Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School promotes a nurturing, equitable school culture committed to high-level academic achievement for all students. Our student-centered learning communities engage students in rigorous, inquiry-based learning while also building personal relationships that support students in their pursuits. Burton graduates are creative and critical thinkers who use the foundations of the core curriculum and their commitment to social justice to make positive contributions to society. Our school serves as a model for institutions everywhere, and our graduates are recruited by colleges and businesses that recognize them as leaders.

Burton's diverse 1050+ student body represents every ethnicity, socio-economic group, and neighborhood of San Francisco. Our focus is to create a school-wide understanding of high achievement of essential learning; develop learning opportunities in each class, department, interdisciplinary group, differentiating for all students; measure student progress toward essential learning; and make changes to program, lessons, and support structures to improve student progress toward essential learning.

The Academies at Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School are small, diverse learning communities designed to personalize the educational experience for all students. We believe that students learn best in a school environment where they are supported and nurtured by the school staff and their classmates. Burton is a true Community School. Families and community members play a larger part in the Burton program and design, and students and parents are excited to be a part of the Burton community.

Programs

After School

Burton is proud to have an extensive partnership with the Bayview YMCA. We have classes offered by City College on Saturdays and after school. The Bayview YMCA runs the Teen Center that offers programs that include intramurals, student-led workshops on a variety of topics, swimming lessons, and drivers' education. Also, we have tutoring during lunchtime and afterschool.
3:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Language

  • Mandarin World Language
  • Spanish World Language

Special Education

  • ACCESS - Adult Transition Services
  • Separate class - Mild/moderate
  • Separate class - Moderate/severe

School Day Academic Enrichment

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

Arts Enrichment

  • Art Class
  • Band
  • Ceramics
  • Coding
  • Dance
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Jazz
  • Media arts
  • Performing arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
  • Visual arts

Athletics

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Spirit Squad
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Student Support

  • Access to nurse
  • Advisory
  • Counselor
  • Family liaison
  • Health and wellness center
  • Mentoring
  • On-site nurse
  • Social worker

Career Technical Education Academies

  • Arts, Media and Entertainment
  • Engineering and Architecture
  • Health Science and Medical Technology

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
  • SF College Access Center
  • SFAchievers
  • SFUSD Plan Ahead curriculum
  • uAspire
  • UCSF Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
School Data

General education entry grade seats per application

76.00%
Contact Info

Address

400 Mansell Street
San Francisco
CA
94134

Location

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Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School
Grades
9-13
400 Mansell Street, San Francisco, 94134
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Hours
Mo: 8:40 am–3:40 pm
Tu: 8:40 am–3:40 pm
We: 8:40 am–2:25 pm
Th: 8:40 am–3:40 pm
Fr: 8:40 am–3:40 pm