Excellent
#40 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
High School · Kipp San Jose Collegiate District · San Jose, CA
A charter high school in San Jose, CA where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1790 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95133
- Math 57% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kipp San Jose Collegiate score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 66% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp San Jose Collegiate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,069
Median home value
$1,074,300
Median rent
$2,275/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate is listed in KIPP San Jose Collegiate District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Kipp San Jose Collegiate is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Kipp San Jose Collegiate District, serving approximately 501 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp San Jose Collegiate
What grades does Kipp San Jose Collegiate serve?
Kipp San Jose Collegiate serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp San Jose Collegiate?
Kipp San Jose Collegiate has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp San Jose Collegiate?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp San Jose Collegiate is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp San Jose Collegiate rank in CA?
Kipp San Jose Collegiate ranks #40 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp San Jose Collegiate's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp San Jose Collegiate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp San Jose Collegiate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp San Jose Collegiate has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp San Jose Collegiate a charter school?
Yes, Kipp San Jose Collegiate is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp San Jose Collegiate a Title I school?
No, Kipp San Jose Collegiate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp San Jose Collegiate?
72.1% of students at Kipp San Jose Collegiate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (408) 937-3752
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95133)
- 28,561
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95133; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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