Summary:
The KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory District consists of a single charter high school, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory, serving grades 9-12 with 196 students in San Francisco.
This school stands out for its exceptionally strong 92.9% graduation rate and very low dropout rate, both significantly better than state averages, showing a strong commitment to student success and completion. It also outperforms the state in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, with 10th-grade science being a particular strength. The school has shown impressive improvement, climbing in statewide rankings from the 36th to the 59th percentile over three years. It operates with a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 to 1 and substantial per-student funding.
Areas for attention include mathematics, where proficiency is below the state average, and chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average. The school serves a population where the vast majority of students are economically disadvantaged, making its academic strengths in certain subjects and high graduation rate notable achievements. For parents, the school demonstrates a capacity to support students toward graduation and success in several core subjects, with a clear upward trajectory, while also highlighting specific academic and attendance challenges it is working to address.
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