Kipp University Prep High School
Kipp University Prep High School serves 822 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kipp University Prep High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Kipp University Prep High School's student population of 822 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 822 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kipp University Prep High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kipp University Prep High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6964 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KIPP San Antonio School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kipp University Prep High School is Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kipp Camino Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Antonio Kipp Camino Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 466 students
0.0 miles
4343 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 829-4200 0.0 5-8 466 - San Antonio Kipp Poder Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-7 | 345 students
0.0 miles
128 S Audubon Rd
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-6513 0.0 5-7 345 - San Antonio Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 7-11 | 37 students
0.1 miles
4800 E Rancier Ave
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5650 0.1 7-11 37 - San Antonio Rogers Academy Grades: PK-7 | 685 students
0.4 miles
620 Mcilvaine
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9825 0.4 PK-7 685 - San Antonio Edison High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,611 student
0.6 miles
701 Santa Monica St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9720 0.6 9-12 1,611
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