Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy

About Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy

Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy (KSFBA) is an innovative public charter school located in the heart of San Francisco. Founded in 2003, KSFBA is part of the nationwide KIPP network of college preparatory schools. KSFBA’s mission is to provide a rigorous college-preparatory education to students who are traditionally underserved and under-resourced.
KSFBA serves students in grades 5-12, and provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, with an emphasis on college readiness and success. The school offers a wide range of courses, including core classes such as math, science, social studies, and language arts, as well as electives such as art, music, and physical education. KSFBA also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, academic clubs, and student leadership opportunities.
KSFBA is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong culture of respect and responsibility, and is committed to providing a challenging and supportive learning environment. KSFBA also offers a range of social-emotional learning programs to help students develop the skills to succeed in college and beyond.
KSFBA is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare for college and life. Through a combination of rigorous academics, support services, and extracurricular activities, KSFBA is committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in college and beyond.

Address:	1430 Scott St. San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone:	(415) 440-4306
Site:	kippbayarea.org
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	351 students

Overview Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy

Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy serves 351 students in grades 5-8.
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy

Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.