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#5437 of 8,552 schools in TX
Kipp University Prep H S
High School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · San Antonio, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
239 STARK ST, San Antonio, TX 78204
- Math 10% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kipp University Prep H S score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 23% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kipp University Prep 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 San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), 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
$54,667
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Academy at NavarroEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Henry Ford Academy Alameda School for Art + DesignCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Brackenridge H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,656 | Compare → |
| Burbank H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,314 | 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 Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #39 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 University Prep H S is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp University Prep H S
Kipp University Prep H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 734 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,437 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp University Prep H S
What grades does Kipp University Prep H S serve?
Kipp University Prep H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp University Prep H S?
Kipp University Prep H S has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp University Prep H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp University Prep H S is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp University Prep H S rank in TX?
Kipp University Prep H S ranks #5,437 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp University Prep H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp University Prep H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 University Prep H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp University Prep H S has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp University Prep H S a charter school?
Yes, Kipp University Prep 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 University Prep H S a Title I school?
No, Kipp University Prep H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp University Prep H S?
88.7% of students at Kipp University Prep 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
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (210) 290-8720
- Area population (ZIP 78204)
- 11,944
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 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 78204; 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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