KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

Summary:

KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School is a public charter high school serving 466 students in grades 9-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a predominantly African American (90.13%) and economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite its high per-student spending, KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on academic measures. The school ranks in the bottom quartile of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, with proficiency rates well below state averages in subjects like Biology I, English I, and English II. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, which rank in the bottom quartile of Tennessee high schools. Interestingly, nearby schools in the district, such as Manassas High, Central High, and Middle College High, generally outperform KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School on academic measures, suggesting the challenges may be specific to the school rather than the broader district.

The high student-teacher ratio at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School, ranging from 13.5 to 17.8 over the past three school years, may also be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles. While the school's demographic factors, such as the high percentage of African American and economically disadvantaged students, may play a role, the nearby schools serve similar populations, indicating that the school's performance is not solely attributable to these factors. As a public charter school, KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School may face unique challenges or opportunities compared to traditional public schools in the district, and further investigation into the school's educational model, resources, and support systems could provide insights into the drivers of its academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2110 Howell AVE
Memphis, TN 38108

(901) 791-9792

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
343^rd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,743

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.1%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School ranks worse than 87.5% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 24^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.1. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School is $17,743, which is the 7^th highest among 36 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School 343^rd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2016	11.03	319^th	351	9.1%
2018	14.50	307^th	341	10.0%
2019	11.27	321^st	342	6.1%
2022	7.33	343^rd	358	4.2%
2023	5.87	375^th	384	2.3%
2024	15.10	343^rd	392	12.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	23.57	263^rd	308	14.6%
2019	18.23	275^th	302	8.9%
2022	9.67	315^th	322	2.2%
2023	12.42	312^th	330	5.5%
2024	25.64	271^st	337	19.6%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	12.18	312^th	337	7.4%
2022	6.71	337^th	350	3.7%
2023	3.15	365^th	366	0.3%
2024	13.34	332^nd	365	9.0%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	12.61	307^th	329	6.7%
2021	5.24	331^st	332	0.3%
2022	9.22	331^st	349	5.2%
2023	9.60	335^th	359	6.7%
2024	15.76	324^th	366	11.5%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	27.09	147^th	199	26.1%
2019	23.04	156^th	187	16.6%
2022	13.37	212^th	222	4.5%
2023	14.87	218^th	239	8.8%
2024	29.01	161^st	240	32.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.15	169^th	180	6.1%
2023	9.73	200^th	202	1.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	314	7	1	322
2015	3	380	10	1	394
2016	2	427	8	2	439
2017	2	468	10	4	484
2018	7	481	21	4	513
2019	7	455	21	4	487
2020	5	435	33	6	479
2021	5	444	36	5	490
2022	1	389	37	8	435
2023	1	420	37	8	466

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	322	20.0	16.1	82.6
2015	394	20.0	19.7	69.5
2016	439	24.0	18.2	60.8
2017	484	31.0	15.6	n/a
2018	513	32.7	15.6	n/a
2019	487	32.7	14.8	n/a
2020	479	35.3	13.5	n/a
2021	490	27.5	17.8	n/a
2022	435	32.0	13.5	n/a
2023	466	31.5	14.7	n/a

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 Memphis Collegiate High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	322	20.0	16.1	82.6
2015	394	20.0	19.7	69.5
2016	439	24.0	18.2	60.8
2017	484	31.0	15.6	n/a
2018	513	32.7	15.6	n/a
2019	487	32.7	14.8	n/a
2020	479	35.3	13.5	n/a
2021	490	27.5	17.8	n/a
2022	435	32.0	13.5	n/a
2023	466	31.5	14.7	n/a

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 Memphis Collegiate High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$970 (7.8%)	$11,277 (90.9%)	$12,407
2020	$680 (5.8%)	$10,989 (92.9%)	$11,826
2021	$1,638 (11.3%)	$12,653 (87.2%)	$14,514
2022	$2,397 (14.9%)	$13,436 (83.3%)	$16,132
2023	$4,397 (24.8%)	$13,030 (73.4%)	$17,743

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 321^st of 342 High schools	Ranks 375^th of 384 High schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English I (KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School)	8.8	8.1	0.7%
9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17	18.8	1.8%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade US History (KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School)	5.5	8.6	3.1%
10th Grade US History (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	5.8	15	9.2%
10th Grade US History (Tennessee)	15.3	25.5	10.2%
10th Grade English II (KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School)	16.7	17.9	1.2%
10th Grade English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	25.8	37.1	11.3%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
All Grades US History (KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School)	5.3	9.6	4.3%
All Grades US History (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	13.9	21.6	7.7%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	37.7	9.1%
All Grades English I (KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School)	8.7	8	0.7%
All Grades English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	16.5	18.5	2%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School)	16.6	17.3	0.7%
All Grades English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.5	35.6	11.1%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	487	466	4.3%
African American	455	420	7.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	37	76.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	1	85.7%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%

Schools Near KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady Integrated Math I (2024)		TNReady Integrated Math II (2024)			TNReady Integrated Math III (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math III 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 11th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2110 Howell AVE	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 791-9792	466	32	14.7		1 (0.2%)	420 (90.1%)	37 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	15.1	343^rd of 392 public high schools	12.5%		5.9	375^th of 384 public high schools	2.3%	32																	20.0											19.1	19.1	33.0	32.6	28.0	6.8		11.2									$17,743	$4,397	$13,030
Crosstown High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1365 Tower AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 401-5505	473	41	11.6		145 (30.7%)	256 (54.1%)	49 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	57.4	133^rd of 392 public high schools	66.1%		55.8	135^th of 384 public high schools	64.8%	2															47.8		47.4	18.3	17.9	66.7	20.4	29.2	60.0	28.6	33.1			39.6	39.6	56.3	56.3													$17,790	$3,336	$14,138
Compass Community School Midtown Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	61 N. McLean BLVD	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 276-1221	331	27	12.3		12 (3.6%)	115 (34.7%)	196 (59.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	33.2	263^rd of 392 public high schools	32.9%		27.6	289^th of 384 public high schools	24.7%	26									13.0	12.2		18.0	18.9													29.1	29.9	21.3	18.6	44.1	44.1		27.5		28.7									$15,949	$3,726	$11,908
Douglass High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3200 Mount Olive Rd	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-0990	657	39	17.0		9 (1.4%)	496 (75.5%)	124 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.1%)	7.6	379^th of 392 public high schools	3.3%		8.2	363^rd of 384 public high schools	5.5%	16															10.9		9.2													20.3	15.5		7.0		5.3									$12,993	$2,862	$9,493
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High	Public, Charter	6-12	1254 Jefferson AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 333-1580	593	51	11.5		4 (0.7%)	529 (89.2%)	43 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	18.7	330^th of 392 public high schools	15.8%		16.7	327^th of 384 public high schools	14.8%	3	7.7	9.0	20.2	12.4	7.6	16.7	10.1	11.2	8.1	7.8	16.7		5.0	40.0	20.6		25.6									8.1	6.1	15.7	15.7	45.5	45.1	18.8	7.2		8.9	17.4	26.9	19.1	20.8	23.3	35.9	24.7	27.6	$19,363	$4,389	$14,658
Manassas High	Public	9-12	1111 N Manassas St	Memphis	38107	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3244	347	26	13.3		6 (1.7%)	324 (93.4%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	13.4	353^rd of 392 public high schools	9.9%		13.2	345^th of 384 public high schools	10.2%	8															13.0		13.0											6.5	6.5	26.4	25.3			17.0	12.7									$15,659	$3,167	$11,645
Middle College High	Public	9-12	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4550	311	19	16.2		6 (1.9%)	282 (90.7%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	82.5	34^th of 392 public high schools	91.3%		78.2	39^th of 384 public high schools	89.8%	5									33.9	33.3	80.0	34.7	50.6	81.0			79.1											64.3	64.3	82.0	82.0	66.7	41.9		49.4									$13,596	$2,206	$10,943
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	306 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4500	1,312	62	21.1		54 (4.1%)	1,093 (83.3%)	92 (7.0%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.6%)	20.3	324^th of 392 public high schools	17.3%		24	309^th of 384 public high schools	19.5%	15									6.8	6.8	34.0	8.4	12.0	64.3	14.3	36.4	29.7											22.9	22.2	40.5	39.6	38.5	5.9		8.4									$12,594	$2,441	$9,610
East High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3206 Poplar Ave	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-6160	568	35	16.2		92 (16.2%)	378 (66.5%)	50 (8.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.9%)	79.9	39^th of 392 public high schools	90.1%		78.3	38^th of 384 public high schools	90.1%	1									27.0	27.0	54.5	29.8	39.5	83.8	59.3		75.8									61.5	62.3	67.0	67.0	81.6	81.6	63.6	44.7		52.2									$13,815	$2,242	$10,463
Memphis Business Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3306 Overton Crossing	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 357-8680	510	35	14.7		1 (0.2%)	418 (82.0%)	90 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29.2	275^th of 392 public high schools	29.8%		21.8	318^th of 384 public high schools	17.2%	43									17.8	17.6		20.2	20.8	19.4			18.4									24.5	24.3	22.2	22.2	37.6	37.6		32.5		32.5									$17,311	$2,001	$14,994

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School?

Students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School are 90% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Is KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School a good school?

KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Tennessee high schools.

How many students attend KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School.

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