DATA STORY

COVID-19 school reopening

Tracking which San Francisco schools are reopening for in-person learning.

ATTN: As of July 1, 2022, SFDPH will not be maintaining this website and will archive this. This document will continue to be available for reference purposes for schools and programs until June 30, 2022. For more information and ongoing updates, visit: https://sf.gov/schools-childcare-and-youth-programs-during-covid-19-pandemic

In response to the pandemic, schools in San Francisco offered distance learning during the school year 2020-2021. The Community Hubs Initiative also supported children and youth with the highest needs.  

Enabling children to fully return to their classrooms in school year 2021-2022 remains one of the City’s top priorities.

School reopening map

Schools work with the City to meet all the requirements for safely opening in-person again. The dashboard below shows all schools that have begun the reopening process.

Data notes and sources

Data updates daily by 9:00am.  

The dashboard contains the most up-to-date information. School statuses are subject to change daily.  

School reopening process and safety

To reopen for in-person instruction, TK-12 schools must:  

  • Submit an application with a safety and health plan 

All San Francisco schools must meet safety standards to reopen. Both state guidance and local health directives outline these standards. Learn more on California's school reopening site.