Serving 741 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School's student population of 741 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2349 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
59%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is ranked #2349 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnpike Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
741 students attend Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School part of?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is part of KIPP Troy Preparatory Charter School District.
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