Serving 535 students in grades 9-12, Kipp St. Louis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp St. Louis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp St. Louis High School's student population of 535 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 172% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp St. Louis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp St. Louis High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
95%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp St. Louis High School's ranking?
Kipp St. Louis High School is ranked #1631 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp St. Louis High School?
The graduation rate of Kipp St. Louis High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kipp St. Louis High School?
535 students attend Kipp St. Louis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kipp St. Louis High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp St. Louis High School?
Kipp St. Louis High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp St. Louis High School offer ?
Kipp St. Louis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp St. Louis High School part of?
Kipp St. Louis High School is part of KIPP St Louis Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp St. Louis High School located?
Kipp St. Louis High School is located in the Downtown West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown West.
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