Serving 346 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School's student population of 346 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
School Motto
Together we climb.
School Rankings
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
92%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School's ranking?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School is ranked #1720 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School often compared to?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School?
346 students attend Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School offer ?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School part of?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School located?
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Hyde Park.
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