Serving 660 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Academy Chicago Campus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus's student population of 660 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 520% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
660 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Academy Chicago Campus is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1640 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%

Black
87%
16%

White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
47%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Academy Chicago Campus's ranking?
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus is ranked #1640 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Academy Chicago Campus?
660 students attend Kipp Academy Chicago Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kipp Academy Chicago Campus students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Academy Chicago Campus?
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp Academy Chicago Campus offer ?
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Academy Chicago Campus part of?
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Academy Chicago Campus located?
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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