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

The Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) District consists of a single public charter high school, Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's), serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,019 students. Despite its high performance ranking, the school faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism.

Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) is a standout school in the district, rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and placing it in the top 153 out of 1,560 districts in California. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (60.81%), followed by African American (22.39%), and smaller percentages of other racial groups. While the school's 11th-grade students perform better than the state average in English Language Arts/Literacy, with 63.64% proficient or better compared to the state average of 55.41%, the school has a very low 4-year graduation rate of only 3.1% and an extremely high dropout rate of 95.6%. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 78.3%.

The combination of the school's high performance ranking, strong academic outcomes in English Language Arts/Literacy, and service to a diverse student population are positive aspects. However, the low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism indicate significant challenges that the school and district will need to address to ensure the success of all students. The school's unique population and approach to addressing these challenges may not be fully captured by traditional metrics, suggesting the need for further investigation and targeted interventions.