Serving 354 students in grades 9-12, Kipp St. Louis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp St. Louis High School's student population of 354 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp St. Louis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp St. Louis High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1715 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
96%
15%
White
1%
67%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp St. Louis High School's ranking?
Kipp St. Louis High School is ranked #1715 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kipp St. Louis High School often compared to?
Kipp St. Louis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lift For Life Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp St. Louis High School?
The graduation rate of Kipp St. Louis High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Kipp St. Louis High School?
354 students attend Kipp St. Louis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kipp St. Louis High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp St. Louis High School?
Kipp St. Louis High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kipp St. Louis High School offer ?
Kipp St. Louis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp St. Louis High School part of?
Kipp St. Louis High School is part of KIPP St Louis School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp St. Louis High School located?
Kipp St. Louis High School is located in the Downtown West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown West.
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