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Best kept secret at Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?
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Enrollment
3,447
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FIVE KEYS INDEPENDENCE HS (SF SHERIFF'S) DISTRICT·NCES 060211812256
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)
70 Oak Grove, San Francisco, CA 94107 · (415) 734-3310 · San Francisco County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL3,447 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
33.3:1
103 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
1,518 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 3,208 | 93% |
| Grade 11 | 48 | 1% |
| Grade 12 | 191 | 6% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) this school | 3,447 | 44.0% | N/A |
| Lakewood High Lakewood | 2,305 | 58.4% | 32.4% |
| Quartz Hill High Quartz Hill | 3,175 | 42.2% | 37.6% |
| Etiwanda High Etiwanda | 3,446 | 54.5% | 60.0% |
| Wilson High Long Beach | 3,349 | 55.7% | 34.5% |
| Freedom High Oakley | 2,460 | 39.3% | 34.0% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Francisco County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,447 | #7 of 2,093 | #1 of 26 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 33.3:1 | #1,341 of 1,352 | #17 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.6% | #493 of 1,351 | #11 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.0% | #1,238 of 1,575 | #19 of 22 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
3,447
+1,013 (+42%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
33.3:1
was 26.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 3,447 | 103.4 | 33.3:1 | 44% (1,518) |
| 2023-24 | 3,172 | 92.5 | 34.3:1 | 36% (1,136) |
| 2022-23 | 3,019 | 56.6 | 53.4:1 | 25% (766) |
| 2020-21 | 2,434 | 91 | 26.8:1 | 30% (737) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's).
About Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in San Francisco, California. A total of 3,447 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. Against the 838-student average for high schools in California, enrollment here is 311% higher.
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is administered by Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District.
At Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's), Hispanic students make up 62% of the student body. The next largest groups are 20% Black, 9% White, and 6% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 45 points above the 16% share among San Francisco County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 57% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's), 103.4 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 33.3:1. On average, high schools in California have 18.2:1, compared with 33.3:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 44% of enrollment. Public schools in San Francisco County average 54%.
San Francisco County has these Census figures: the median household income is $140,970, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 60%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. In all, San Francisco County has 132 public schools and roughly 56,505 students.
Nearby, Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Large. Charter status: Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is a public charter school.
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) reported 2,434 students in 2020-21 and 3,447 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 26.8:1 in 2020-21 to 33.3:1 in 2024-25.
Topics for discussion here include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
San Francisco County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
830,235
Census ACS
Median income
$140,970
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
132
56,505 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Francisco
- Lowell HighHigh · 2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abraham) HighHigh · 2,074 students
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- Galileo HighHigh · 1,750 students
- Balboa HighHigh · 1,238 students
- Giannini (A.P.) MiddleMiddle · 1,183 students
Nearby schools
- Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's)0.0 mi · 201
- Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC0.2 mi · 555
- Tenderloin Community1.0 mi · 282
- S.F. International High1.1 mi · 382
- Downtown High1.1 mi · 174
- S.F. County Civic Center Secondary1.2 mi · 65
Frequently asked questions
About Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)How many students attend Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) enrolls approximately 3,447 students in grades 09-12.
Is Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?
Approximately 33.3:1 students per teacher at Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's).
How diverse is Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) reports a student body of 9% White, 62% Hispanic, 20% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) public or private?
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.