Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy vs KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
San Francisco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
196 students
| Measure | Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy San Francisco, California | KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5292 of 5,693 | #263 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48798 of 50,301 | #6259 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 12.2).
- •KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 12%).
- •Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 89.3%).
- •KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 25.0).
- •Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 200 students compared with 196.
- •Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is a public school while KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy better than KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory ranks higher (58.2 vs 12.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy and KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy: 200. KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy and KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory rank in California?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is 5292nd of 5,693 and KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory is 263rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).