Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Summary:

Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) is a public charter high school located in San Francisco, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,019 students. This school is part of the Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) District, which is ranked 1098 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance is significantly lower than nearby schools across several key metrics. Its four-year graduation rate is only 3.1% in 2022-2023 and 1.3% in 2021-2022, much lower than Mission High (80.8%), Gateway High (97.5%), and Galileo High (87.8%). The school also has an alarmingly high dropout rate of 95.6% in 2022-2023, compared to Wells (Ida B.) High (10.9%) and Gateway High (2.5%).

Additionally, Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 78.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than Mission High (49.3%) and Gateway High (23.2%). The school's performance on standardized tests is also much lower than the state and district averages, with only 35% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 14.29% in Mathematics. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 53.3 in 2022-2023 may be a contributing factor to these poor academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107-1019

(415) 734-3310

District: Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1519^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 53.3

Number of students: 3,019

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.8%

African American:

22.4%

White:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) ranks worse than 65.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's):

SchoolDigger ranks Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) 1519^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) District:

SchoolDigger ranks Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) District 1098^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

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Rank History for all students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	21.38	1585^th	2133	25.7%
2022	24.85	1536^th	2123	27.6%
2023	79.44	336^th	2348	85.7%
2024	26.34	1519^th	2323	34.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.32	1383^rd	1937	28.6%
2022	32.33	1304^th	1943	32.9%
2024	44.05	1008^th	2235	54.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.26	1547^th	1833	15.6%
2022	21.23	1465^th	1858	21.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	34.46	704^th	1161	39.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	23.85	1379^th	1880	26.6%
2022	29.09	1313^th	1916	31.5%
2024	26.80	1413^th	2172	34.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.98	491^st	592	17.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.22	1334^th	1814	26.5%
2022	38.52	1128^th	1861	39.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	310	714	104	2134	28	29	98	0	3417
2020	388	755	93	2301	33	26	142	0	3738
2021	221	534	69	1461	18	19	111	1	2434
2022	201	520	56	1444	14	25	89	3	2352
2023	275	676	58	1836	28	32	108	6	3019

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	3417	114.4	29.8	12.6
2020	3738	n/a	n/a	13.8
2021	2434	91.6	26.5	30.3
2022	2352	50.7	46.3	25.8
2023	3019	56.5	53.3	25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	3417	114.4	29.8	12.6
2020	3738	n/a	n/a	13.8
2021	2434	91.6	26.5	30.3
2022	2352	50.7	46.3	25.8
2023	3019	56.5	53.3	25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1585^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 336^th of 2348 High schools	60%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's))	31.8	63.6	31.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's))	1.2	2.6	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27	5.3%
11th Grade Science (Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's))	9.9	20	10.1%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	30.8	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	3417	3019	11.6%
African American	714	676	5.3%
American Indian	28	28
Asian	104	58	44.2%
Hispanic	2134	1836	14%
Pacific Islander	29	32	10.3%
White	310	275	11.3%
Two or More Races	98	108	10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.6%	25.4%	12.8%

Schools Near Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)	Public, Charter	9-12	70 Oak Grove	San Francisco	94107	San Francisco County	Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 734-3310	3,019	57	53.3	25.4%	275 (9.1%)	676 (22.4%)	1,836 (60.8%)	58 (1.9%)	28 (0.9%)	32 (1.1%)	108 (3.6%)	26.3	1519^th of 2323 public high schools	34.6%		79.4	336^th of 2348 public high schools	85.7%	1183		7.7		7.7	35.0	35.0		14.3	14.3
Life Learning Academy Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas	San Francisco	94130	San Francisco County	Life Learning Academy Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 397-8957	41	5	8.9	87.8%	4 (9.8%)	26 (63.4%)	9 (22.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	1734^th of 2323 public high schools	25.4%		26.6	1519^th of 2348 public high schools	35.3%	215			9.1	9.1	29.4	29.4		0.0	0.0
S.F. International High	Public	8-12	655 DeHaro St.	San Francisco	94107	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5781	401	24	16.8	73.3%	27 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	313 (78.1%)	57 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12	1900^th of 2323 public high schools	18.2%		15.2	1829^th of 2348 public high schools	22.1%	71	0.0	2.9		2.4	14.0	14.0	0.0	8.6	7.3	$6,103
Downtown High	Public	9-12	693 Vermont St.	San Francisco	94107	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5860	103	7	15.7	71.8%	4 (3.9%)	31 (30.1%)	50 (48.5%)	4 (3.9%)	3 (2.9%)	3 (2.9%)	8 (7.8%)	8.2	2164^th of 2323 public high schools	6.8%		8.6	2161^st of 2348 public high schools	8.0%	3				7.1	10.6	10.6		0.0	0.0	$6,103
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary	Public	6-12	727 Golden Gate Ave.	San Francisco	94102	San Francisco County	San Francisco County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-3000	58	5	12.8	81.0%	2 (3.4%)	26 (44.8%)	18 (31.0%)	2 (3.4%)	2 (3.4%)	2 (3.4%)	6 (10.3%)								(n/a)
O'Connell (John) High	Public	9-12	2355 Folsom St.	San Francisco	94110	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5370	506	31	16.3	74.7%	27 (5.3%)	52 (10.3%)	357 (70.6%)	30 (5.9%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	28 (5.5%)	12.2	1897^th of 2323 public high schools	18.3%		25.2	1554^th of 2348 public high schools	33.8%	343					16.7	16.7		4.2	4.2	$6,103
Mission High	Public	9-12	3750 18th St.	San Francisco	94114	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6240	1,041	56	18.7	57.7%	80 (7.7%)	138 (13.3%)	676 (64.9%)	84 (8.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.6%)	16.7	1769^th of 2323 public high schools	23.8%		24.4	1579^th of 2348 public high schools	32.8%	190		13.5	13.3	13.5	15.9	15.9		4.5	4.5	$6,103
Wells (Ida B.) High	Public	9-12	1099 Hayes St.	San Francisco	94117	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6315	152	14	10.8	69.7%	18 (11.8%)	28 (18.4%)	86 (56.6%)	6 (3.9%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.3%)	9 (5.9%)	10.8	1963^rd of 2323 public high schools	15.5%		10.8	2013^th of 2348 public high schools	14.3%	50		8.3	0.0	3.6	15.8	15.8		0.0	0.0	$6,103
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop)	Public	6-12	1325 Florida St.	San Francisco	94110	San Francisco County	San Francisco County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 695-5606	85	7	12.1	71.8%	1 (1.2%)	5 (5.9%)	75 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Gateway High	Public, Charter	9-12	1430 Scott St.	San Francisco	94115	San Francisco County	Gateway High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 749-3600	489	29	16.8	49.1%	69 (14.1%)	45 (9.2%)	199 (40.7%)	63 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (23.1%)	74.1	417^th of 2323 public high schools	82.0%		78	365^th of 2348 public high schools	84.5%	52		47.1		47.1	69.7	69.7		27.3	27.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)

What is the racial makeup of Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)?

Students at Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) are 61% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,019 students attended Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's).

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Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) ranks 1519^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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