Serving 985 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp One Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp One Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp One Academy's student population of 985 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 911% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp One Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
37%
28%
Black
62%
16%
White
1%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp One Academy?
985 students attend Kipp One Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kipp One Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp One Academy?
Kipp One Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp One Academy offer ?
Kipp One Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp One Academy part of?
Kipp One Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp One Academy located?
Kipp One Academy is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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