- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Kipp Houston H S
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Houston H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480026412145Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Houston H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #74 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Houston H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Houston H S ranks #74 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Kipp Houston H S held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 480026412145 · Houston, TX High · MID · CHARTER
642 enr · 14.9:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Houston H S held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Houston H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- Kipp Sharp Pre
Kipp Sharp Prep
1,078 students
- Kipp Connect H
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
1,056 students
- Kipp Journey P
Kipp Journey Pri
1,052 students
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school
Kipp Houston H S
642 students
What this shows Kipp Houston H S reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Houston H S compares
Kipp Houston H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
African American 24.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Kipp Houston H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Kipp Texas Public Schools reports $13,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Houston H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Houston H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Houston H S
How many students attend Kipp Houston H S?
Kipp Houston H S has 642 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Houston H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Houston H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Houston H S?
85.3% of students at Kipp Houston H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Houston H S?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Houston H S is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Houston H S?
Kipp Houston H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Houston H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Houston H S ranks #74 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Houston H S, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students), and Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.