Serving 1,114 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kipp Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Charter School's student population of 1,114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 160 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Charter School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Charter School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
42%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Charter School is ranked #36 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kipp Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kipp Charter School?
1,114 students attend Kipp Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kipp Charter School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Charter School?
Kipp Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Charter School offer ?
Kipp Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Charter School part of?
Kipp Charter School is part of KIPP Academy Charter School District.
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