Serving 830 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School's student population of 830 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
89%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School?
830 students attend Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School offer ?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School part of?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Charter School is part of KIPP Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School District.
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