A Snapshot of High Schools in the San Francisco Unified School District

Across California and in the San Francisco Unified School District, students are either not graduating high school at all, or they are graduating without the skills they will need to carve out successful futures.

There is growing momentum, however, to create a Movement that will change San Francisco schools. Educators, parents and community activists are coming together to advocate for a system that will educate all students at rigorous levels. But they will need ammunition to win this fight, where sound data can play a pivotal role.

This report examines what happens to students as they journey through San Francisco’s high schools to answer the question: Are San Francisco Unified graduating students ready for the 21st century?

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Karla Fernandez

Communications Manager

Karla Fernandez (she/her/hers) joins Ed Trust–West as a Communications Manager with over 11 years of experience advancing social impact initiatives.

Karla started her career as a teacher at Chicago Public Schools and UIC College Prep. After teaching, Karla joined United Friends of the Children to support LA County’s youth in foster care as a college counselor. Through Leadership for Educational Equity, Karla also served as a Policy Advisor Fellow for the office of a Los Angeles Unified School Board Member. She solidified her interests in policy analysis and quantitative research during her time with the Price Center for Social Innovation, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and the USC Presidential Working Group on Sustainability. Before joining The Education Trust–West, Karla was the Associate Director for the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative, a network of nonprofits advocating for communities in SELA.

Karla holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of Chicago, a Master of Public Policy from the USC Price School of Public Policy, and a Graduate Certificate in Policy Advocacy from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Karla is based out of southern California and is passionate about using data analysis, communications, and digital strategies for policy advocacy and social justice efforts.