Kipp Corazon Academy

8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,073 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Corazon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,073 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Corazon Academy's student population of 1,073 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,073 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

School Rankings

Kipp Corazon Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Corazon Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4875 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30%
34%
38%
47%
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Corazon Academy's ranking?
Kipp Corazon Academy is ranked #4875 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kipp Corazon Academy often compared to?
Kipp Corazon Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Comienza Community Prep, Bryson Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Corazon Academy?
1,073 students attend Kipp Corazon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Corazon Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Corazon Academy?
Kipp Corazon Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Corazon Academy offer ?
Kipp Corazon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Corazon Academy part of?
Kipp Corazon Academy is part of KIPP Corazon Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,073 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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