Serving 784 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Star College Prep Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School's student population of 784 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
53%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kipp Star College Prep Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
784 students attend Kipp Star College Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kipp Star College Prep Charter School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Star College Prep Charter School offer ?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Star College Prep Charter School part of?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is part of KIPP Star College Prep Charter School District.
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