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KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Texas · Public School District
58
Schools
33,068
Students
$12,423
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
89.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+37pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Texas serving 33,068 students across 58 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 25 middle, 10 high schools, among them 58 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,423 is below the national average for a US public school district. 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (58)
Elementary Schools22 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP ALEGRIA PRICharterPK–04698
KIPP AUSTIN COMUNIDADCharterPK–04556
KIPP AUSTIN OBRASCharterPK–04453
KIPP CLIMB ACADEMYCharterPK–04818
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRICharterPK–051,020
KIPP DESTINY ELCharterPK–04452
KIPP DREAM PREPCharterPK–04915
KIPP ESPERANZA PRICharterKG–04533
KIPP EXPLORE ACADEMYCharterPK–04836
KIPP JOURNEY PRICharterPK–04920
KIPP LEGACY PREPARATORYCharterPK–04925
KIPP MOSAIC PRICharterPK–03790
KIPP NEXUS PRICharterPK–04813
KIPP PASEO PRICharterPK–03404
KIPP PEACE ELCharterPK–04616
KIPP PLEASANT GROVE PRICharterKG–05555
KIPP SHARP PREPCharterPK–04904
KIPP SHINE PREPCharterPK–04877
KIPP TRUTH ELCharterPK–04484
KIPP UN MUNDO PRICharterKG–04519
KIPP UNITY PRICharterPK–04877
KIPP ZENITH ACADEMYCharterPK–04830
Middle Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP 3D ACADEMYCharter05–08485
KIPP ACADEMY MIDDLECharter05–08472
KIPP ACADEMY WEST MIDDLECharter05–08446
KIPP ASPIRE ACADEMYCharter05–08509
KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERSCharter05–08467
KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREPCharter05–08462
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGE PREPCharter05–08466
KIPP AUSTIN VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOLSCharter06–08115
KIPP CAMINO ACADEMYCharter05–08482
KIPP CONNECT MIDDLECharter06–08364
KIPP DESTINY MIDDLECharter05–08321
KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORYCharter05–08485
KIPP JOURNEY COLLEGIATE SCHOOLCharter05–09615
KIPP LIBERATION COLLEGE PREPARATORYCharter05–08423
KIPP MOSAIC ACADEMY SCHOOLCharter05–08618
KIPP NEXUS MIDDLECharter05–08472
KIPP PASEO PREPARATORY SCHOOLCharter05–08329
KIPP PLEASANT GROVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMYCharter06–10526
KIPP PODER ACADEMYCharter06–08226
KIPP POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYSCharter05–08345
KIPP PRIME COLLEGE PREPARATORYCharter05–08433
KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLEGE PREPCharter05–09595
KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREPCharter05–08492
KIPP TRUTH ACADEMYCharter05–08467
KIPP VOYAGE ACADEMY FOR GIRLSCharter05–08346
High Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP AUSTIN BRAVECharter09–12662
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATECharter09–12826
KIPP CONNECT H SCharter09–12554
KIPP GENERATIONS COLLEGIATECharter09–12583
KIPP HOUSTON H SCharter09–12685
KIPP NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORYCharter09–12541
KIPP OAK CLIFF ACADEMYCharter09–12295
KIPP SOMOS H SCharter09–12395
KIPP SUNNYSIDE H SCharter09–12583
KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H SCharter09–12725
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KIPP EAST END H SCharter09–11463
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,423-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
State
75.2%
Local (property tax)
5.0%
Federal
19.8%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
58
Schools
33,068
Students
89%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 58 schools including 58 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 58 public schools, serving a total of 33,068 students.
What is the graduation rate for KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $12,423 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
89% of students in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Yes — 58 of the 58 schools in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS are charter schools.
What grade levels does KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.