KIPP University Prep High School

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KIPP University Prep High School ranks 1488 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP University Prep High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas, with a student population of 725. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 717 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP University Prep High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is significantly below the state and KIPP Texas Public Schools district averages across all subjects. While the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.7%, its dropout rate has been increasing, reaching 2.7% in 2021-2022. The school's academic performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American students performing better than Hispanic students, and English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students performing better relative to their peers.

Compared to nearby charter and magnet schools, such as Cast Technical High School and Fox Technical High School, KIPP University Prep High School's academic performance is generally lower, with lower STAAR EOC proficiency rates and worse statewide rankings. However, the school has a higher four-year graduation rate compared to some nearby schools, such as Por Vida Academy Charter High School, which had a 50.7% graduation rate in 2022-2023. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at KIPP University Prep High School (87.86% in 2022-2023) may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

239 Stark St
San Antonio, TX 78204

(210) 290-8720

District: KIPP Texas Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1488^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,357

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 734

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.6%

African American:

4.4%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP University Prep High School ranks worse than 74.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked high schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at KIPP University Prep High School 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.6%), African American (4.4%), White (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP University Prep High School is 12.4, which is the 3^rd best among 11 high schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare KIPP University Prep High School employs 59 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP University Prep High School is $11,357. 7 high schools in the KIPP Texas Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP University Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP University Prep High School 1488^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See KIPP University Prep High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

KIPP Texas Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Texas Public Schools 717^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP University Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.58	1131^st	1861	39.2%
2022	36.68	1195^th	1876	36.3%
2023	28.72	1411^th	1961	28.0%
2024	26.22	1488^th	1987	25.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.81	395^th	1195	66.9%
2022	51.85	397^th	1278	68.9%
2023	44.73	579^th	1371	57.8%
2024	35.92	824^th	1435	42.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.33	608^th	1382	56.0%
2022	46.20	616^th	1418	56.6%
2023	43.28	735^th	1478	50.3%
2024	76.09	179^th	1547	88.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.33	855^th	1848	53.7%
2022	44.58	917^th	1847	50.4%
2023	36.38	1208^th	1897	36.3%
2024	32.86	1260^th	1883	33.1%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	41.01	1081^st	1815	40.4%
2022	42.63	1045^th	1841	43.2%
2023	29.62	1344^th	1891	28.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.00	884^th	1829	51.7%
2022	42.79	881^st	1837	52.0%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	35.78	1172^nd	1840	36.3%
2022	30.75	1283^rd	1853	30.8%
2023	25.62	1439^th	1913	24.8%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.35	480^th	1020	52.9%
2022	26.86	750^th	1031	27.3%
2023	39.98	583^rd	1069	45.5%
2024	51.07	402^nd	1065	62.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	44.23	919^th	1743	47.3%
2022	41.53	969^th	1762	45.0%
2023	32.50	1220^th	1820	33.0%
2024	27.68	1305^th	1804	27.7%

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Rank History for White students at KIPP University Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.25	864^th	1510	42.8%
2024	9.35	1441^st	1556	7.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for KIPP University Prep High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	16	11	1	798	1	0	827
2020	16	9	0	788	1	0	814
2021	11	15	0	776	0	1	803
2022	9	18	1	764	0	2	794
2023	13	19	2	689	1	1	725
2024	17	32	4	680	1	0	734

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 University Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	827	60.7	13.6	90
2020	814	63.3	12.8	79.9
2021	803	56.7	14.1	90.3
2022	794	64.1	12.3	90.4
2023	725	71.2	10.1	87.9
2024	734	59.0	12.4	88.7

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 University Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	827	60.7	13.6	90
2020	814	63.3	12.8	79.9
2021	803	56.7	14.1	90.3
2022	794	64.1	12.3	90.4
2023	725	71.2	10.1	87.9
2024	734	59.0	12.4	88.7

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 University Prep High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,240 (11.5%)	$9,505 (88.5%)	$10,745
2020	$1,021 (9.5%)	$9,695 (90.5%)	$10,717
2021	$949 (8.4%)	$10,408 (91.6%)	$11,357

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP University Prep High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	827	725	12.3%
African American	11	19	72.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	798	689	13.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	13	18.8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90%	87.9%	2.1%

Schools Near KIPP University Prep High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP University Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	239 Stark St	San Antonio	78204	Bexar County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 290-8720	734	59	12.4	88.7%	17 (2.3%)	32 (4.4%)	680 (92.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.2	1488^th of 1987 public high schools	25.1%		28.7	1411^th of 1961 public high schools	28.0%	77	3.5	51.0	32.1	37.8	61.5									$11,357	$949	$10,408
Cooper Academy At Navarro	Public	9-12	623 S Pecos La Trinidad	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6810	317	22	14.7	95.9%	6 (1.9%)	19 (6.0%)	291 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13	1730^th of 1987 public high schools	12.9%		11.3	1733^rd of 1961 public high schools	11.6%	3	8.3	31.6	4.0	38.9	37.7									$10,762	$1,901	$8,861
Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design	Public, Charter	9-12	501 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 226-4031	75	6	13.3	45.3%	12 (16.0%)	9 (12.0%)	53 (70.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	36.2	1284^th of 1987 public high schools	35.4%		54.2	821^st of 1961 public high schools	58.1%	463	9.1	57.9	50.0	52.4	62.5									$9,317	$803	$8,514
Burbank High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	1002 Edwards St	San Antonio	78204	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 228-1210	1,314	92	14.2	90.6%	12 (0.9%)	10 (0.8%)	1,289 (98.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19.1	1633^rd of 1987 public high schools	17.8%		9.8	1756^th of 1961 public high schools	10.5%	123	21.1	35.6	28.8	38.1	57.1									$12,259	$1,884	$10,375
Lanier High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1514 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7910	1,612	109	14.7	96.3%	29 (1.8%)	35 (2.2%)	1,508 (93.5%)	30 (1.9%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	13.8	1722^nd of 1987 public high schools	13.3%		9.2	1765^th of 1961 public high schools	10.0%	43	26.9	24.1	22.4	32.5	47.8									$12,484	$2,546	$9,938
Brackenridge High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	400 Eagleland St	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 228-1200	1,656	108	15.3	87.2%	41 (2.5%)	44 (2.7%)	1,559 (94.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	26.9	1473^rd of 1987 public high schools	25.9%		25.9	1479^th of 1961 public high schools	24.6%	6	34.7	42.7	37.1	47.6	45.4									$12,104	$1,908	$10,196
Juvenile Detent Center	Public	6-12	600 Mission Rd	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 335-7865	127	14	9.0		10 (7.9%)	22 (17.3%)	94 (74.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.4	1969^th of 1987 public high schools	0.9%		2.3	1938^th of 1961 public high schools	1.2%	31	0.0	1.6	4.1	4.9	5.6	0.0	0.0	6.3		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$15,201	$3,136	$12,064
Estrada Achievement Center	Public	6-12	1112 S Zarzamora St	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 438-6820	176	20	8.9	96.6%	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.5%)	159 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2.4	1965^th of 1987 public high schools	1.1%		3.4	1889^th of 1961 public high schools	3.7%	76	0.0	0.0	5.0	5.9	0.0	5.0	0.0	5.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.8	0.0	$282,662	$4,845	$277,818
Cast Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	637 N Main	San Antonio	78205	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 554-2700	506	31	16.3	64.0%	39 (7.7%)	19 (3.8%)	437 (86.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	68	478^th of 1987 public high schools	75.9%		67.1	495^th of 1961 public high schools	74.8%	17	26.2	74.5	67.8	76.7	76.3									$10,370	$1,623	$8,747
Fox Technical High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	637 N Main Ave	San Antonio	78205	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 738-9730	482	29	16.4	86.3%	13 (2.7%)	25 (5.2%)	443 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55.1	814^th of 1987 public high schools	59.0%		36.7	1246^th of 1961 public high schools	36.5%	432	30.0	65.1	59.1	65.5	69.1									$13,575	$3,276	$10,299

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP University Prep High School

How many students attend KIPP University Prep High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 734 students attended KIPP University Prep High School.

What district is KIPP University Prep High School in?

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What is the racial makeup of KIPP University Prep High School?

Students at KIPP University Prep High School are 93% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White.

Is KIPP University Prep High School a good school?

KIPP University Prep High School ranks 1488^th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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