KIPP DELTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
215 CHERRY ST
HELENA, AR 72342
Charter School 182 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
182
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    163 (89.6 %)
  • White
    10 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (870)753-9444
Website: http://www.kippdelta.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
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 6 52
Grade 7 69
Grade 8 61
Gender Ratio