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Lift For Life Academy High School vs. Kipp St. Louis High School

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School Overview

School
Lift For Life Academy High School
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kipp St. Louis High School
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lift For Life Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Kipp St. Louis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Lift For Life Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 434 students in grades 9-12, Kipp St. Louis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
345 students
434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lift For Life Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp St. Louis High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lift For Life Academy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp St. Louis High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lift For Life Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp St. Louis High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lift For Life Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lift For Life Academy School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp St. Louis High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1127 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1715 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lift For Life Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp St. Louis High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lift For Life Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp St. Louis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lift For Life Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp St. Louis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lift For Life Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp St. Louis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lift For Life Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kipp St. Louis High School with the average graduation rate observed in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lift For Life Academy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kipp St. Louis High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
81
101
Grade 10 Students
91
119
Grade 11 Students
92
118
Grade 12 Students
81
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lift For Life Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kipp St. Louis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lift For Life Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp St. Louis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
98%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lift For Life Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp St. Louis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lift For Life Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kipp St. Louis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lift For Life Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp St. Louis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lift For Life Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp St. Louis High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lift For Life Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp St. Louis High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP St Louis Public Schools and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lift For Life Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
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