KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is among the highest performing middle schools in the city, with an Academic Performance Index of 832

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy

Mission

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is dedicated to providing its students with the knowledge, skills, and character traits needed to succeed in top-quality high schools, colleges, and in the competitive world beyond.

History

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy opened its doors for fifth graders in July 2003 in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. The school was founded by principal Lydia Glassie. In the state of California, KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy scores among the top 10% of all schools.  In 2007, KIPP SF Bay received the prestigious California Distinguished School award. Today, the school serves nearly 300 students.

Values: A.T.T.A.I.N.

Achievement | Teamwork | Tenacity | Appreciation | Integrity | Never stop learning

School Leader

Lydia Glassie

Enrollment and Demographics

Enrollment: 300 students, grades 5–8

  • 53% Latino or Hispanic
  • 34% African American
  • 7% Asian
  • 3% White
  • 1% Pacific Islander
  • 84% qualify for federal free and reduced-price meals

Contact

1430 Scott Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115-3510
Phone: (415) 440-4306
Fax: (415) 440-4308
ksfba_info@kippbayarea.org

Enroll

Contact Leticia Dorado
Phone: (415) 440-4306
ldorado@sfbayacademy.org

Announcements

Parents:

  • Parent login for PowerSchool.
  • For the school calendar,
    click here.
  • Access class homework calendars and assignments here.
  • Click here to read about the admissions process (information appears to the left) and download interest forms.

Summer School dates:

New 5th Graders
August 9–13 from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

New 6th & 7th Graders
August 9–13 from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Returning 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
August 12, 13 from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

ALL KIPPsters
August 16: First day of school, 7:30 AM–4:15 PM

Regular School Hours for 2010-11
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 7:30am until 4:15pm; Wednesday and Friday: 7:30am until 3:30pm