Enrollment
3,447
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 060211812256 Charter school
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) — San Francisco, CA
Federal NCES profile for Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
53.9:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) reports 3,447 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 53.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 150% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 239% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% below the California average and 53% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 11490 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) District spends $14,421 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.5% from local sources (property taxes), 69.4% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 53.9:1 | ▲ 150% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3,447 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
53.9:1
students per teacher
— 150% above state mean
Top 100% in California — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,421
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 11490 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3,447 Top 100% in California — larger than 0% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 53.9:1 +150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.3% -56% vs state
NCES ID 060211812256
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
African American 20.1%
White 8.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 11490:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) District, which includes Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S).
$14,421
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 69.4%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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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) has 3,447 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Francisco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)?
The student-teacher ratio at Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) is 53.9:1, which is 150% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 239% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)?
24.3% of students at Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)?
The largest demographic group at Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in San Francisco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S)?
Five Keys Independence Hs (Sf Sheriff'S) has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.