Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Halifax 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 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory's student population of 528 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2488 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)14%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
85%
24%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Halifax College Preparatory's ranking?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is ranked #2488 out of 2,617 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Halifax College Preparatory?
528 students attend Kipp Halifax College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kipp Halifax College Preparatory students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Halifax College Preparatory?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Halifax College Preparatory offer ?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Halifax College Preparatory part of?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is part of KIPP Halifax College Preparatory School District.
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