Serving 1,009 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy's student population of 1,009 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,009 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
35%
27%
Black
64%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy?
1,009 students attend Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy offer ?
Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy part of?
Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy located?
Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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