Overview

• Ahmad Rafah, an 8th grade teacher at Parkway Heights Middle School, was arrested on May 22 at his San Francisco residence.
• Rafah faces 11 counts of lewd acts with children aged 14–15 and one count involving a child under 14, according to police.
• The South San Francisco Police Department began investigating Rafah on May 2 after receiving a tip about inappropriate behavior with students.
• The San Francisco Unified School District placed Rafah on administrative leave earlier this month following the allegations.
• Authorities have labeled the case as an active investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact the South San Francisco Police Department.