KIPP St. Louis High

Summary:

KIPP St. Louis High is a public charter high school serving 515 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Louis, Missouri, which is part of the St. Louis City school district, ranked 366 out of 376 districts in the state with a 0-star rating.

KIPP St. Louis High has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (94.56%) compared to nearby schools like Metro High and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, which have more diverse student populations. The school consistently underperforms the state and nearby schools on standardized test scores, with only 2.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Over 99% of KIPP St. Louis High students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

KIPP St. Louis High has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Missouri high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's performance for African American students and low-socioeconomic status students is also consistently lower than the state averages for these subgroups. Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $10,418 to $15,480 over the past four school years, and an improving student-teacher ratio, the school has not seen meaningful improvements in student outcomes, suggesting the need to address the underlying factors contributing to its struggles.

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:
334^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,469

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 515

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.9%

White:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP St. Louis High ranks worse than 94.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.2. (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 (94.6%), Hispanic (2.9%), White (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP St. Louis High is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare KIPP St. Louis High employs 62.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

KIPP St. Louis High:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP St. Louis High 334^th of 352 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 366^th of 376 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%

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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%

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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%

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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

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

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

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 (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I 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	515	62	8.2	99.4%	9 (1.7%)	487 (94.6%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	5.2	334^th of 352 public high schools	5.1%		15.2	315^th of 361 public high schools	12.7%	19	2.3	9.5	16.2			$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	393	30	13.1	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	360 (91.6%)	21 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4.1	339^th of 352 public high schools	3.7%		4.4	357^th of 361 public high schools	1.1%	18	4.4	1.2	15.6			$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 ()								(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	568	41	13.8	99.5%	1 (0.2%)	562 (98.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3	347^th of 352 public high schools	1.4%		4.1	359^th of 361 public high schools	0.6%	12	2.6	2.1	5.2		1.6	$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	532	46	11.6	99.4%	5 (0.9%)	509 (95.7%)	16 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.4	344^th of 352 public high schools	2.3%		5.1	353^rd of 361 public high schools	2.2%	9	1.7	3.2	16.9		3.4	$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	11	1	11.0	72.7%	4 (36.4%)	7 (63.6%)	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	417	36	11.7	100.0%	72 (17.3%)	309 (74.1%)	20 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	13.4	310^th of 352 public high schools	11.9%		25.9	263^rd of 361 public high schools	27.1%	47	14.3	15.6				$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	0	4	5.2		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	343	23	14.9	99.1%	163 (47.5%)	116 (33.8%)	23 (6.7%)	30 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	97.5	1^st of 352 public high schools	99.7%		93.5	2^nd of 361 public high schools	99.4%	1	84.2	90.1	90.9		83.8	$14,312	$523	$13,789
Collegiate School Of Med/Bio	Public	9-12	4939 Kemper Ave.	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 696-2290	334	21	15.9	99.1%	140 (41.9%)	132 (39.5%)	26 (7.8%)	31 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	89.1	8^th of 352 public high schools	97.7%		96.4	1^st of 361 public high schools	99.7%	7	63.9	57.8	86.9	85.3		$13,987	$444	$13,543

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP St. Louis High

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

Students at KIPP St. Louis High are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

Is KIPP St. Louis High a good school?

KIPP St. Louis High ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Missouri high schools.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 515 students attended KIPP St. Louis High.

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