KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS
KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 451 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 31 teachers, KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in East Austin, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the KIPP Texas network, the school operates on the core philosophy that every student, regardless of their background, deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. The "Arts & Letters" designation reflects the school's unique academic focus, which emphasizes literacy, critical thinking, and the integration of the fine arts into the daily curriculum to foster creativity and self-expression.
Beyond academics, the school is known for its "KIPP Forward" approach, which focuses on character development, building strong relationships between teachers and students, and maintaining a structured, supportive learning environment. By setting high expectations and providing extensive extracurricular opportunities, the academy aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate the challenges of high school and succeed in their future professional endeavors.
For more information, contact KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS at (512) 501-3640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78724
(512) 501-3640
http://www.kippaustin.org
KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 451 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 451
- Teachers:
- 31
- 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 451 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.