KIPP POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS
KIPP POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS is a Title I public charter middle school with about 328 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 20 teachers, KIPP POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in the Trinity Gardens neighborhood of Houston, Texas. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school specifically serves male students in grades 5 through 8. Its educational model is built upon a foundation of rigorous academic preparation, character development, and the cultivation of leadership skills, all aimed at preparing students to navigate high school and succeed in college and beyond.
The school is noted for its structured, high-expectations environment designed to foster a sense of brotherhood and community among its students. By focusing on a "college-prep" curriculum, KIPP Polaris emphasizes core subjects while integrating extracurricular activities and mentorship programs that cater to the specific developmental needs of middle school boys. The academy’s mission is to empower its students to become self-motivated, intellectually curious, and responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive impact on their community.
For more information, contact KIPP POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS at (713) 633-4646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77078
(713) 633-4646
KIPP POLARIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 328 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Total Students:
- 328
- Teachers:
- 20.56
- 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 328 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 59.5%
- Black or African American
- 36.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- White
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Male
- 100.0%
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.