Serving 266 students in grades 5-8, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy's student population of 266 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5675 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy's ranking?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is ranked #5675 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy often compared to?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy?
266 students attend Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy offer ?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy part of?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is part of KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy located?
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy is located in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Western Addition.
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