KIPP Scholar Academy School District

1729 W. Mlk Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062-1503
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 309 students in KIPP Scholar Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in KIPP Scholar Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
309 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

KIPP Scholar Academy School District, which is ranked #1471 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1464 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
34%
35%
47%
20-24%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
47%
56%
% Black
48%
5%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,029 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,521 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,029
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,521
$18,395

Best KIPP Scholar Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Scholar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1729 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 292-2272
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to KIPP Scholar Academy School District?
KIPP Scholar Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 309 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Scholar Academy School District?
KIPP Scholar Academy School District is ranked #1471 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP Scholar Academy School District?
48% of KIPP Scholar Academy School District students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Scholar Academy School District?
KIPP Scholar Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is KIPP Scholar Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,521 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-08
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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