Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Connect High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kipp Connect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5634 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Connect High School's ranking?
Kipp Connect High School is ranked #5634 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Connect High School?
554 students attend Kipp Connect High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kipp Connect High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Connect High School?
Kipp Connect High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Connect High School offer ?
Kipp Connect High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp Connect High School part of?
Kipp Connect High School is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Connect High School located?
Kipp Connect High School is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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