Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School
Tel:
(212) 991-2620
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School serves 989 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School's student population of 989 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 989 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 45% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 27% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 27% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KIPP Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Middle School 319 Marie Teresa (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Middle School 319 Marie Teresa Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 421 students10
0.0 miles
21 Jumel Pl
New York, NY 10032
(212) 923-3827 0 6-8 421 - New York Middle School 324 Patria Mirabal Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 392 students10
0.0 miles
21 Jumel Pl
New York, NY 10032
(212) 923-4057 0 6-8 392 - New York P.S. 8 Luis Belliard Math: 46% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 527 students10
0.1 miles
465 W 167th St
New York, NY 10032
(212) 928-4157 0.1 PK-5 527 - New York Castle Bridge School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 228 students10
0.2 miles
560 W 169th St
New York, NY 10032
(212) 740-4701 0.2 PK-5 228 - New York Community Math And Science Prep Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 223 students10
0.2 miles
401 W 164th St
New York, NY 10032
(917) 521-2508 0.2 6-8 223
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