KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY

KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY is a Title I public charter middle school with about 466 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 CAMINO ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 CAMINO ACADEMY is a tuition-free public charter middle school located on the West Side of San Antonio, Texas. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school is dedicated to preparing students in grades 5–8 for success in high school, college, and beyond. The academy operates under a mission centered on high academic expectations, character development, and creating a supportive, college-preparatory culture for its students.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with extended school hours and comprehensive extracurricular support. By focusing on personalized learning and social-emotional growth, KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY strives to close the achievement gap for students in the local community. The campus serves as a key pillar in the KIPP San Antonio network, aiming to empower young learners to become confident, self-directed leaders who contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY at (210) 829-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4343 W COMMERCE ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78237
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KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 466 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
466
Teachers:
21
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
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 466 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP CAMINO ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.0%
White
1.7%
Black or African American
1.1%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

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.