KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 705 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 58 teachers, KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 AUSTIN COLLEGIATE is a public charter high school located in North Austin, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates on the core philosophy that every student, regardless of their background, can achieve academic excellence and succeed in college and the workforce. The school is known for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, extended school hours, and a culture that emphasizes high expectations, character development, and strong relationships between educators and students.
Beyond academics, KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE focuses heavily on preparing students for the transition to higher education. The school offers comprehensive college counseling, mentorship, and support services to ensure students are not only admitted to colleges but are equipped to persist and graduate. By fostering a "team and family" environment, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide its students with the tools, skills, and confidence necessary to navigate both their post-secondary education and their future professional careers.
For more information, contact KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE at (512) 637-6870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78754
(512) 637-6870
http://www.kippaustin.org
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 705 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 705
- Teachers:
- 58.2
- 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 705 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- White
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.