Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Tulsa University Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Tulsa University Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Tulsa University Prep's student population of 266 students has grown by 177% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Tulsa University Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Tulsa University Prep is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1546 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
77%
8%
White
3%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Tulsa University Prep's ranking?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep is ranked #1546 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
266 students attend Kipp Tulsa University Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kipp Tulsa University Prep students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Tulsa University Prep offer ?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp Tulsa University Prep part of?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep is part of KIPP Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Tulsa University Prep located?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep is located in the West OMain neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in West OMain.
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