"You'll recall that the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) tried to close 11 schools in the district about a year ago this time a move that was met with much pushback from parents as the district is running huge deficits and has markedly declining enrollment. But instead, the district ended up pushing out their superintendent and shelving the plan to close schools."
"So it might cause some head-scratching to learn that the SFUSD is opening another new elementary school next fall, as the Chronicle reports, despite the fact that their enrollment continues to decline. This school at 1415 Owens Street will be called Mission Bay School, it's slated to open next August, and will eventually ramp up to serving 450 students at the Pre-K through fifth-grade level. The Chronicle says the school will also have a "science and technology center for high school students.""
"Mission Bay School represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to align our growing communities with high-quality neighborhood schools while also expanding access to Spanish Immersion, SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su said in a statement. This plan keeps communities together, honors what families want in educational opportunities across the city, and ensures we are building schools where students live."
SFUSD previously attempted to close 11 schools amid large budget deficits and falling enrollment, a move that prompted strong parental pushback and led to the superintendent's departure and shelving of the closure plan. The district is still closing one very small high school with under 100 students. At the same time, SFUSD plans to open Mission Bay School at 1415 Owens Street, slated to begin in the 2026–2027 school year, eventually serving 450 Pre-K–5 students and including a science and technology center and Spanish immersion access. The Mission Bay opening was delayed intentionally from fall 2025.
Read at sfist.com
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