KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH

706 N Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103

www.kippstl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=319154&type=d

Charter School 515 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

KIPP St. Louis High is a public charter high school located in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates on a college-preparatory model designed to equip students with the academic skills, character strengths, and support systems necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, extended learning time, and a culture of high expectations, aiming to close the opportunity gap for students in the St. Louis community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school focuses heavily on developing "power skills"—such as critical thinking, leadership, and agency—to prepare students for the professional world. KIPP St. Louis High also provides extensive support through its "KIPP Through College" program, which offers alumni guidance and resources as they navigate higher education and early career pathways. By fostering a strong partnership between students, families, and staff, the school seeks to create a supportive community that empowers its graduates to become self-sufficient, community-minded leaders.

515

Total Students

62.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	15
Black	487
Two or More	4

Black
487 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.9 %)
White
9 (1.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(314)241-1030
Website:	http://www.kippstl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=319154&type=d
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 143

Grade 10 177

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 76