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#3346 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 39% in state

Kipp Sunnyside H S

High School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX

A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

11000 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77047

  • Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation79.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$13,447
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Kipp Sunnyside H S score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Sunnyside H S 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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

$73,947

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$1,719/mo

College educated

37.2%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
79.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Pro-vision AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–121.3 mi227Compare →
South Early College H SEnrollment path unverified8.19–121.4 mi416Compare →
Worthing H SEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.4 mi831Compare →
Kipp Generations CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified7.69–12Not available584Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kipp Texas Public Schools

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#14 of 56
District spending per student
$13,447NCES 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 Sunnyside H S is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Sunnyside H S

Kipp Sunnyside H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 605 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,346 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Sunnyside H S

What grades does Kipp Sunnyside H S serve?

Kipp Sunnyside H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kipp Sunnyside H S?

Kipp Sunnyside H S has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunnyside H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunnyside H S is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Sunnyside H S rank in TX?

Kipp Sunnyside H S ranks #3,346 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kipp Sunnyside H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Sunnyside H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sunnyside H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Sunnyside H S has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Kipp Sunnyside H S a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Sunnyside H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Sunnyside H S a Title I school?

No, Kipp Sunnyside H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Sunnyside H S?

91.1% of students at Kipp Sunnyside H S 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
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
Area population (ZIP 77047)
35,248
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
34.1
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77047; 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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