Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School

2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School's student population of 742 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2349 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40%
46%
49%
49%
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
59%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is ranked #2349 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnpike Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
742 students attend Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School part of?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is part of KIPP Troy Preparatory Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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