KIPP: Delta Collegiate High School is a comprehensive public charter high school serving students in grades nine through twelve in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Kippdelta College Prep School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kippdelta College Prep School's student population of 163 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Together, A Future Without Limits
School Rankings
Kippdelta College Prep School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kippdelta College Prep School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Kippsters
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kippdelta College Prep School's ranking?
Kippdelta College Prep School is ranked #827 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Kippdelta College Prep School?
163 students attend Kippdelta College Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kippdelta College Prep School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kippdelta College Prep School?
Kippdelta College Prep School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kippdelta College Prep School offer ?
Kippdelta College Prep School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kippdelta College Prep School part of?
Kippdelta College Prep School is part of KIPP Delta School District.
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