Best High Schools in Zip Code 94107

This analysis examines four high schools serving grades 9-12 in San Francisco's 94107 zip code, covering parts of Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, and Mission Bay, which collectively serve specialized student populations with significant needs.

The schools in this area serve distinct communities and face considerable challenges. Five Keys Independence High School (SF Sheriff's) is by far the largest and, despite serving a likely justice-involved population with the lowest per-student spending, it has the highest test scores among these four. In contrast, the two schools in the San Francisco Unified district, S.F. International High and Downtown High, have much higher spending but dramatically lower graduation rates and test scores, well below district and state averages. Downtown High, in particular, has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 88% and the highest student-teacher ratio.

A key takeaway is that chronic absenteeism is a severe issue across all schools, ranging from 44.7% to 88.0% compared to the 19.4% state average, which fundamentally impacts learning. The schools also show an inverse relationship between high resource investment and academic outcomes, suggesting the student populations—including recent immigrants and at-risk youth—face barriers that traditional school metrics and funding may not fully address. Parents should note that these schools are not typical comprehensive high schools and are designed for specific, high-needs groups, which explains their performance data.