KIPP HALIFAX COLLEGE PREP

KIPP Halifax College Prep is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the KIPP Halifax College Preparatory school district, located in Halifax, NC with about 420 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 27 teachers, KIPP Halifax College Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Halifax College Prep, located in Halifax, North Carolina, is a public charter school that operates as part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. Serving students in the rural Roanoke Valley, the school is built on the core philosophy that every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong character-development program, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal integrity in its student body.

As a tuition-free school, KIPP Halifax focuses on closing the opportunity gap by providing extended learning time, personalized support, and a structured, college-oriented culture. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to set high goals and develop the skills necessary to navigate higher education and professional careers. Through its commitment to "team and family," KIPP Halifax strives to empower its students to become leaders who are prepared to make a positive impact on their community.

For more information, contact KIPP Halifax College Prep at (252) 410-0277 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9986 Hwy 903
Halifax, NC 27839
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KIPP HALIFAX COLLEGE PREP is a public Title I Charter school in Halifax, NC with about 420 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
Total Students:
420
Teachers:
27.19
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
5th Grade
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 420 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP HALIFAX COLLEGE PREP is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.7%
White
5.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.7%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.