KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE

www.kipptexas.org

Charter School 826 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

826

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	782
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	5

Hispanic
782 (94.7 %)
Black
28 (3.4 %)
White
8 (1.0 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(512)501-3586
Website:	http://www.kipptexas.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	826
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	664
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 9 250

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 194

Grade 12 166