KIPP DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

KIPP DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in HELENA, AR with about 212 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 15 teachers, KIPP DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, located in Helena, Arkansas, is a public charter school that operates under the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. Serving the Delta region, the school is founded on the philosophy that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve academic excellence if provided with rigorous instruction, high expectations, and a supportive culture. The school emphasizes a "college-prep" curriculum designed to close the opportunity gap and prepare students not just for graduation, but for long-term success in university settings and beyond.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provide students with additional time for learning, extracurricular enrichment, and character development. By focusing on both academic mastery and the development of core values such as grit, curiosity, and integrity, KIPP Delta seeks to empower its students to become leaders within their community. As part of a larger network, the school also offers various alumni support programs to ensure that graduates continue to receive guidance and resources as they navigate their post-secondary education and professional careers.

For more information, contact KIPP DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (870) 753-9444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 CHERRY ST
HELENA, AR 72342
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KIPP DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HELENA, AR with about 212 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL
Total Students:
212
Teachers:
15.66
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 212 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.0%
White
5.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.