KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP
KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP is a Title I public charter middle school with about 441 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 21 teachers, KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP, located on Scott Street in Houston, is a public charter school that operates under the well-known KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. The school is designed to serve students in underserved communities by providing a rigorous academic environment focused on college readiness. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects, character development, and a culture of high expectations, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate higher education and pursue successful professional careers.
As part of the broader KIPP Texas-Houston region, the school maintains a structured atmosphere characterized by an extended school day and a strong emphasis on consistent teacher-student mentorship. The educational model is rooted in the belief that every child, regardless of socioeconomic background, can achieve academic excellence. By fostering a supportive and disciplined community, KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP works to close the achievement gap and prepare its students to become confident, lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of college and beyond.
For more information, contact KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP at (832) 230-0562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 441 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 21.57
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 441 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP SPIRIT COLLEGE PREP is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.