Below Average
#1509 of 1,750 schools in OK
Kipp Tulsa University Prep
High School · Kipp (charter) · Tulsa, OK
A charter high school in Tulsa, OK where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
541 S 43RD STREET W AVE, Tulsa, OK 74127
- Math 2% proficient (2025)
- Reading 12% proficient (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kipp Tulsa University Prep score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Tulsa University Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulsa), 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
$47,287
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Tulsa Schl Arts Sciences HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Berryhill HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Daniel Webster HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 380 | Compare → |
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 (charter)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,693NCES 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 Tulsa University Prep is listed in KIPP (CHARTER); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Tulsa University Prep
Kipp Tulsa University Prep is a public high school in Tulsa, OK, part of Kipp (charter), serving approximately 278 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,509 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Tulsa University Prep
What grades does Kipp Tulsa University Prep serve?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Tulsa University Prep is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Tulsa University Prep rank in OK?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep ranks #1,509 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Kipp Tulsa University Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Tulsa University Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Tulsa University Prep has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Kipp Tulsa University Prep a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Tulsa University Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Tulsa University Prep a Title I school?
No, Kipp Tulsa University Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
87.1% of students at Kipp Tulsa University Prep 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
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tulsa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (918) 833-8822
- Area population (ZIP 74127)
- 15,990
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 74127; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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