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Spark SF Public Schools and SFUSD Release 2023-24 Annual Report: Showcasing the Transformative Power of Public-Private Partnerships

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Spark SF Public Schools and SFUSD Release 2023-24 Annual Report: Showcasing the Transformative Power of Public-Private Partnerships

Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc / (415) 676-7007 /news@davidperry.com 

6 March 2025 — San Francisco, CA: The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and Spark SF Public Schools, SFUSD’s official nonprofit partner, today announced the release of the 2023-24 Annual Report for Spark SF Public Schools, highlighting the impactful role of philanthropy and community partnerships in advancing student success. Since its founding in 2015, Spark SF Public Schools has mobilized over $138 million to support the district’s highest-priority initiatives—investing $14.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 alone.

Entering its 10th anniversary year, Spark SF Public Schools continues to work in close collaboration with SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su to ensure every student has access to an excellent education. The report showcases how Spark’s strategic public-private partnerships have helped drive measurable student success and improve SFUSD’s public school system.

FY24 Highlights of Impact:

Advancing Excellence in Teaching and Learning:

  • Provided access to digital math tutoring platform to 6,211 students. 
  • 1,262 students participated in paid internships or career exploration programs.
  • 3x increase in student enrollment at the Mission Bay Hub, expanding STEM access.

Uplifting Equity:

  • 64% increase in reading scores for students in the Mastering Cultural Identity program.
  • 160% increase in students reporting a positive “sense of belonging” after participating in Black Star Rising.

Serving the Whole Child:

  • 23,554 unique mental health services provided to middle school students.
  • 3,043 unhoused students received essential support services.
  • 82 cafeterias redesigned, 4 kitchen renovations completed, and a 200%+ increase in breakfast and lunch participation following the opening of the McAteer Culinary Center.


“The partnership between SFUSD and Spark SF Public Schools has been instrumental in expanding educational opportunities for all our students,” said Dr. Maria Su, SFUSD Superintendent. “We deeply appreciate the unwavering support from the Spark community and call on the broader San Francisco community to continue investing in our schools. Together, we can create lasting, systemic change.”

“As we look ahead to the next decade, our vision is one of even greater impact,” said Ginny Fang, President of Spark SF Public Schools. “By strengthening public-private partnerships, we can unlock new opportunities for SFUSD students to succeed and thrive.”

The 2023-24 Annual Report reinforces the pivotal role of philanthropy and cross-sector collaboration in shaping a brighter future for San Francisco’s students. Spark SF Public Schools remains committed to fostering community engagement, securing essential resources, and driving initiatives that support SFUSD’s mission.

For more details, view the full 2023-24 Annual Report here.

About SFUSD:
Serving approximately 50,000 students across 119 schools, SFUSD’s mission is to provide every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century. The district is committed to helping all students develop strong academic knowledge and skills, as well as the dispositions and behaviors to increase their curiosity and engagement, activate their full potential for learning, and prepare them for life, work, and study beyond their secondary school years. 

About Spark SF Public Schools:
Spark SF Public Schools is the only non-profit 501(c)3 organization in formal partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District to receive and mobilize philanthropic and community funds on behalf of the district, working to ensure every SFUSD student has access to an excellent public education. In partnership with SFUSD’s Superintendent of Schools, Spark identifies pivotal opportunities within SFUSD’s highest priority student outcome initiatives where philanthropic dollars can act as a catalyst to exponentially amplify success in driving significantly better student outcomes across San Francisco’s public school system.