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Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)

High School · Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) District · San Francisco, CA

A charter high school in San Francisco, CA where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

70 Oak Grove, San Francisco, CA 94107

  • Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 4.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-29.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness1.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio34.5:1
District spending per student$12,142

Students at Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2018
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$186,123

Median home value

$1,227,000

Median rent

$3,378/mo

College educated

77%

Homeownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Five Keys Charter (sf Sheriff's)Charter · enrollment unverified2.99–120.0 mi153Compare →
Proof SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.4 mi125Compare →
Enlighten AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.8 mi7Compare →
Downtown HighEnrollment path unverified4.39–121.1 mi147Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) is listed in Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)

Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) District, serving approximately 3,172 students in grades 9th-12th with a 34.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,534 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

What's said publicly about Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Five Keys is a nonprofit charter school and organization based in California that provides free adult education to individuals aged 16 to 96 1. The institution serves over 15,000 Californians annually across more than 70 teaching sites, which include 17 county jails spanning 14 counties 1. Its programs focus on helping students obtain GED, HiSET, or high school diplomas, as well as offering College Pathways opportunities 1. Five Keys also engages in transitional housing solutions for the homeless and various reentry projects 1. In July 2025, the organization was selected for the Lowe’s Hometowns Project to renovate the Oakland City Center Training and Meeting Hub 1. Additionally, in June 2025, the Vallejo Council approved contracts for the Broadway Project and Navigation Center associated with Five Keys 1. The organization states its mission is to invest in people’s humanity to enable self-determination and life changes, serving diverse communities with dignity, equity, and inclusion 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.fivekeyscharter.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)

What grades does Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) serve?

Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)?

Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) has an enrollment of approximately 3,172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)?

The student-teacher ratio at Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) is 34.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) rank in CA?

Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) ranks #8,534 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) a charter school?

Yes, Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) a Title I school?

No, Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's)?

35.8% of students at Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
34.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Francisco County
4-Year Graduation
4.0%
Area population (ZIP 94107)
30,190
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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