KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY

www.kippstl.org

Charter School 375 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Triumph Academy, located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of St. Louis, is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) St. Louis public charter school network. Serving students in middle school grades (typically 5th through 8th), the academy is founded on the organization’s core mission of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and professional life. The school employs a "no excuses" philosophy that emphasizes a structured learning environment, extended school hours, and a rigorous academic curriculum designed to close the achievement gap.

Beyond academics, KIPP Triumph Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of leadership skills. The school fosters a supportive community culture that encourages students to advocate for themselves and contribute to their neighborhoods. By maintaining high expectations for behavior and performance, the academy aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and personal resilience necessary to navigate high school and beyond, positioning them as agents of positive change within the St. Louis community.

375

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	371
Two or More	2

Black
371 (98.9 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(314)454-9167
Website:	http://www.kippstl.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
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 5 108

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 80