KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP HIGH SCHOOL
KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H S is a Title I public charter high school with about 822 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 60 teachers, KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 University Prep High School is a public charter school located in the Harlandale area of San Antonio, Texas. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school is founded on the mission of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The curriculum is rigorous and college-focused, emphasizing strong academic habits, character development, and a culture of high expectations designed to bridge the opportunity gap for its diverse student body.
The school is well-known for its intensive academic support and extended school day, which are hallmarks of the KIPP model. By fostering a close-knit, goal-oriented environment, KIPP University Prep aims to ensure that students not only graduate high school but also possess the tools necessary to earn a four-year college degree. The campus serves as a central hub for the local KIPP community in San Antonio, focusing on long-term student outcomes and leadership development.
For more information, contact KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H S at (210) 290-8720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204
(210) 290-8720
http://www.kippsa.org
KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 822 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Total Students:
- 822
- Teachers:
- 60.34
- 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 822 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP UNIVERSITY PREP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.3%
- White
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.