Kipp Gaston College Preparatory

320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,286 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Gaston College Preparatory's student population of 1,286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kipp Gaston College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2295 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
80%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory's ranking?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is ranked #2295 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kipp Gaston College Preparatory often compared to?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Northampton County High School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
1,286 students attend Kipp Gaston College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Gaston College Preparatory offer ?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory part of?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is part of KIPP Gaston College Preparatory School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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