KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORY SCHOOL
KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school with about 408 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 INTREPID PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 INTREPID PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public charter school located in the Lawndale neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school is founded on the core belief that every child, regardless of their background, can achieve academic excellence and succeed in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school hours, and a highly structured environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the demands of high school and higher education.
Beyond traditional academics, KIPP Intrepid focuses heavily on character development and the cultivation of strong school culture. The school actively promotes values such as grit, curiosity, and community, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. By fostering close-knit relationships between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to pursue their goals while developing the leadership skills necessary to positively impact their local Houston community.
For more information, contact KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (281) 879-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 408 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Total Students:
- 408
- Teachers:
- 20.76
- 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 408 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP INTREPID PREPARATORY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.