Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) in San Francisco, CA

At a glance

Reported students

3,447

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

103.44

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

33.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

3,447

Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's): 3,447 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

33.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 2,352
Teachers (FTE): 60.28
Student–teacher ratio: 39:1

What the reported data says about Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)

Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Francisco. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District. NCES reports 3,447 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 33.3:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.6%) and Black (20%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)

1How do the reported 33.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 103.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.5%
Students with disabilities: 4.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 44%
Lunch program: Missing

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.3
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.75
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White8.7%
Hispanic61.6%
Black20%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Multiracial5.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) High · Charter · Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) District	09–12	201	under 0.1 mi
S.F. International High High · San Francisco Unified	08–12	382	1.1 mi
Downtown High High · San Francisco Unified	09–12	174	1.1 mi
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary High · San Francisco County Office of Education	06–12	65	1.2 mi
O'Connell (John) High High · San Francisco Unified	09–12	460	1.4 mi
Mission High High · San Francisco Unified	09–12	993	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)

What grades does Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) serve?

Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District.

How many students attend Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?

Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) reported 3,447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,352 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?

The calculated ratio is 33.3:1, based on 3,447 students and 103.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) a public, charter, or magnet school?

Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

44% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) in?

Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is part of Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District, based in San Francisco, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) (under 0.1 mi), S.F. International High (1.1 mi), Downtown High (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.