Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Austin Brave ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Austin Brave ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kipp Austin Brave's student population of 490 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Austin Brave ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Austin Brave is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7110 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
94%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Austin Brave's ranking?
Kipp Austin Brave is ranked #7110 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kipp Austin Brave often compared to?
Kipp Austin Braveis often viewed alongside schools like Lasa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Austin Brave?
The graduation rate of Kipp Austin Brave is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Kipp Austin Brave?
490 students attend Kipp Austin Brave.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kipp Austin Brave students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Austin Brave?
Kipp Austin Brave has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Austin Brave offer ?
Kipp Austin Brave offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp Austin Brave part of?
Kipp Austin Brave is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Austin Brave located?
Kipp Austin Brave is located in the Southeast Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Austin.
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