KIPP St. Louis High

Summary:

KIPP St. Louis High is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Saint Louis, Missouri, with 515 students. The school is part of the KIPP St Louis Public Schools district, which is ranked 381 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP St. Louis High has consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates on the MAP assessments were significantly below the state averages, ranging from 1% to 22% proficient or better across Algebra I, Biology I, and English II. In comparison, the nearby magnet schools like Metro High and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience had much higher proficiency rates, often exceeding 80% proficient or better on the same assessments. The school's performance on the MAP assessments has been declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping from around 15-17% in 2020-2021 to single-digit percentages in 2023-2024.

KIPP St. Louis High has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 48.5% to 74.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the chronic absenteeism rates at the nearby magnet schools, which ranged from 43.9% to 50.1% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate has been around 70% in recent years, lower than the 72.8% rate for the nearby magnet schools, and its dropout rate has been high, ranging from 2.5% to 10.9%, compared to the 5.5% to 14% rates at the nearby magnet schools. The school serves a student population that is predominantly African American (over 90%) and from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with nearly 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103-1508

(314) 241-1030

District: KIPP St Louis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
359^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,469

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.2%

Hispanic:

3.7%

White:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP St. Louis High ranks worse than 95% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at KIPP St. Louis High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.2%), Hispanic (3.7%), White (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP St. Louis High is 8.4. (See more...)

Compare KIPP St. Louis High employs 51.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP St. Louis High is $14,469.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP St. Louis High:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP St. Louis High 359^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See KIPP St. Louis High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

KIPP St Louis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP St Louis Public Schools 381^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP St. Louis High

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Rank History for all students at KIPP St. Louis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	12.92	318^th	358	11.2%
2022	15.17	315^th	361	12.7%
2023	5.20	334^th	352	5.1%
2024	6.14	359^th	378	5.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP St. Louis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	25.62	308^th	368	16.3%
2021	23.47	212^th	255	16.9%
2022	28.62	196^th	250	21.6%
2023	12.88	257^th	268	4.1%
2024	16.58	247^th	274	9.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at KIPP St. Louis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	14.34	107^th	111	3.6%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP St. Louis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	44.36	63^rd	106	40.6%
2021	43.93	45^th	96	53.1%
2022	37.60	72^nd	105	31.4%
2023	29.00	80^th	99	19.2%
2024	29.76	86^th	105	18.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP St. Louis High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	202	2	9	0	1	214
2020	1	308	1	9	0	3	322
2021	3	487	2	14	1	2	509
2022	11	505	0	16	1	2	535
2023	9	487	0	15	0	4	515
2024	5	409	1	16	0	3	434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP St. Louis High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	214	18.0	11.8	98.6
2020	322	27.0	11.9	99.1
2021	509	38.0	13.3	99.4
2022	535	49.0	10.9	99.4
2023	515	62.2	8.2	99.4
2024	434	51.3	8.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP St. Louis High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	214	18.0	11.8	98.6
2020	322	27.0	11.9	99.1
2021	509	38.0	13.3	99.4
2022	535	49.0	10.9	99.4
2023	515	62.2	8.2	99.4
2024	434	51.3	8.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP St. Louis High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,620 (10.5%)	$13,861 (89.5%)	$15,480
2020	$2,729 (19.2%)	$11,504 (80.8%)	$14,233
2021	$1,974 (18.9%)	$8,444 (81.1%)	$10,418
2022	$5,581 (38.6%)	$8,888 (61.4%)	$14,469

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP St. Louis High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (KIPP St. Louis High)	30.9	2.3	28.6%
End of Course Algebra I (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	30.9	4.3	26.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (KIPP St. Louis High)	14.7	9.5	5.2%
End of Course Biology I (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	14.7	9.5	5.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	214	515	140.7%
African American	202	487	141.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	9	15	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	9
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	99.4%	0.8%

Schools Near KIPP St. Louis High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP St. Louis High	Public, Charter	9-12	706 N Jefferson Ave.	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-1030	434	51	8.4	100.0%	5 (1.2%)	409 (94.2%)	16 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6.1	359^th of 378 public high schools	5.0%		5.2	334^th of 352 public high schools	5.1%	25							4.7	1.0	22.0		$14,469	$5,581	$8,888
Confluence Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	310 North 15 Street	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 588-1088	353	32	11.0	100.0%	6 (1.7%)	305 (86.4%)	33 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	4.9	369^th of 378 public high schools	2.4%		4.1	339^th of 352 public high schools	3.7%	30							5.3	2.9	9.0		$17,866	$5,260	$12,606
Vo. Technical Tuition	Public	10-12	801 N 11th St	Saint Louis	63101	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 345-4452	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vashon High	Public	9-12	3035 Cass Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-9487	616	40	15.4	100.0%	6 (1.0%)	608 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3.9	376^th of 378 public high schools	0.5%		3	347^th of 352 public high schools	1.4%	29							2.5	2.4	4.6	3.5	$14,340	$808	$13,533
Miller Career Academy	Public	9-12	1000 N Grand	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 371-0394	537	48	11.1	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	517 (96.3%)	15 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.8	353^rd of 378 public high schools	6.6%		3.4	344^th of 352 public high schools	2.3%	9							11.0	3.9	21.1		$15,518	$442	$15,076
Hogan St Regional Youth Center	Public	6-12	1839 Hogan St	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(314) 241-7525	23	1	23.0	87.0%	11 (47.8%)	12 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Grand Center Arts Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	711 North Grand Avenue	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-1791	379	36	10.4	100.0%	52 (13.7%)	295 (77.8%)	14 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	22.9	293^rd of 378 public high schools	22.5%		13.4	310^th of 352 public high schools	11.9%	17							24.1	20.1			$14,829	$3,928	$10,901
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	3847 Enright Avenue	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 552-2219	15	2	7.5	80.0%	1 (6.7%)	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$36,078	$412	$35,665
Metro High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4015 McPherson Ave	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 534-3894	333	24	13.8	100.0%	171 (51.4%)	101 (30.3%)	20 (6.0%)	32 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	98.7	1^st of 378 public high schools	99.7%		97.5	1^st of 352 public high schools	99.7%								88.6	92.4	98.5	95.0	$14,312	$523	$13,789
McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.	Public	6-12	2156 Russell Blvd	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 773-0027	580	42	13.8	100.0%	246 (42.4%)	219 (37.8%)	64 (11.0%)	19 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)								(n/a)	86.3	73.3	82.3	85.3	82.6	80.8	54.8				$15,462	$644	$14,818

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP St. Louis High

How many students attend KIPP St. Louis High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 434 students attended KIPP St. Louis High.

Is KIPP St. Louis High a good school?

KIPP St. Louis High ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Missouri high schools.

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What is the racial makeup of KIPP St. Louis High?

Students at KIPP St. Louis High are 94% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% White.

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