Serving 3,172 students in grades 9-12, Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≤1% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)'s student population of 3,172 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7581 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
24%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤1%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)'s ranking?
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) is ranked #7581 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)?
The graduation rate of Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) is 1%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)?
3,172 students attend Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)?
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) offer ?
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) part of?
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) is part of Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff's) School District.
In what neighborhood is Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) located?
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) is located in the SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in SoMa.
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