KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREPARATORY

KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter middle school with about 429 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 24 teachers, KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREPARATORY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in the Sharpstown area of Houston, Texas. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network. Its academic model is centered on a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students not only for high school success but for long-term achievement in university and beyond. The school emphasizes a "high expectations, high support" philosophy, focusing heavily on literacy, mathematics, and character development to ensure students are well-rounded and disciplined learners.

Beyond the classroom, KIPP Sharpstown is known for its strong school culture, which often focuses on building community, fostering leadership skills, and promoting a "college-bound" identity among its student body. The school typically utilizes an extended school day and year to maximize instructional time, providing students with additional opportunities for academic intervention and extracurricular enrichment. By creating a structured and inclusive environment, KIPP Sharpstown aims to bridge educational gaps and provide students in the Houston area with the tools necessary to overcome systemic barriers and reach their full academic potential.

For more information, contact KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (832) 328-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.