Serving 1,340 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory's student population of 1,340 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2350 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
79%
25%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory's ranking?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is ranked #2350 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
1,340 students attend Kipp Gaston College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Gaston College Preparatory offer ?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory part of?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is part of KIPP Gaston College Preparatory School District.
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