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 Mission: KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is dedicated to providing our students with the knowledge, skills and character traits they will need to succeed in top-quality college preparatory high schools, colleges, and the competitive world beyond. History: KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy opened its doors for 5th graders in July 2003 in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco. The school was founded by principal Lydia Glassie. KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is the highest performing public middle school in San Francisco with an API of 866. In the state of California, KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy scores among the top 10% of all schools. Values: Achievement | Teamwork | Tenacity | Appreciation | Integrity | Never Stop Learning Enrollment: 290, grades 5–8 Student Body: • 45% Latino or Hispanic • 43% African American • 8% Asian • 4% Caucasian or other • 84% qualify for the federal free and reduced-price meals program Achievement:
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is the highest performing public middle school in San Francisco, with an API of 866. 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.. Principal: In June of 2008, Tim Hughes finished his New Leaders for New Schools principal residency year at Leadership Public Schools in Hayward, CA. Prior to joining New Leaders, he worked at the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas, NV where he taught 6-8 grade science and served as a mentor teacher through the Milken Foundation Teacher Advancement Program. Tim was also a founding program director for Teach For America's Las Vegas program where he trained and supported new teachers. He began his career in education as a TFA corps member in Baltimore City. He received his B.S in Biology from the University of Nevada, Reno and completed his masters work in education at the Johns Hopkins University. Contact:
1430 Scott Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94115-3510 Phone: (415) 440-4306 Fax: (415) 440-4308 info@sfbayacademy.org |
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