KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY
KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 237 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school located in the Gulfgate/Hobby area of Houston, Texas. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school operates under the mission of preparing students in historically underserved communities for success in college and life. The "CLIMB" in its name stands for "College Life Includes My Best," reflecting the school’s core philosophy of fostering high academic expectations, strong character development, and a culture of achievement from an early age.
The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade, focusing on a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes literacy and mathematics, complemented by a structured school environment. KIPP CLIMB is known for its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional instructional time to master fundamental skills. By integrating consistent values-based education with intensive academic support, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its young students with the tools necessary to thrive as they transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY at (832) 328-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77017
(832) 328-1051
KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 237 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Total Students:
- 237
- Teachers:
- 9.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 237 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP CLIMB ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.2%
- White
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.