KIPP Academy Charter School District

250 E 156th St-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10451-4796
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

KIPP Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,155 students in KIPP Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public School in KIPP Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,155 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

KIPP Academy Charter School District, which is ranked #207 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#191 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
70%
52%
58%
49%
73%
78%
92%
87%
(2022-23)
37.1%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
51%
31%
% Black
45%
15%
% White
1%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The school district's spending/student of $18,707 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Spending
$22 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$18,707
$32,283

Best KIPP Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 E 156th St-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 665-3555
Gr: K-12 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to KIPP Academy Charter School District?
KIPP Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,155 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Academy Charter School District?
KIPP Academy Charter School District is ranked #207 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP Academy Charter School District?
51% of KIPP Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Academy Charter School District?
KIPP Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is KIPP Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,707 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,155 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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