Kipp Heritage Academy

423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111

Rating

Top 20%

Kipp Heritage Academy serves 453 students in grades 5-8.

Kipp Heritage Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Kipp Heritage Academy's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Total Students

453 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Kipp Heritage Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Kipp Heritage Academy is 0.52, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#496 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

51%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

54%

12%

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Hispanic

44%

56%

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Black

White

n/a

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Heritage Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

KIPP Heritage Academy School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Heritage Academy's ranking?

Kipp Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Kipp Heritage Academy?

453 students attend Kipp Heritage Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Kipp Heritage Academy students are Asian, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Heritage Academy?

Kipp Heritage Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Kipp Heritage Academy offer ?

Kipp Heritage Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Kipp Heritage Academy part of?

Kipp Heritage Academy is part of KIPP Heritage Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education