- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Kipp Somos H S
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Somos H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480026413986Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Somos H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #36 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Somos H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Somos H S ranks #36 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026413986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+235 students YoY
Kipp Somos H S grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+59.5%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+235 students YoY 480026413986 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · CHARTER
573 enr · 12.5:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Somos H S grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+59.5%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Somos 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 Somos H S
573 students
What this shows Kipp Somos H S reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Somos H S compares
Kipp Somos H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
African American 6.5%
White 5.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Kipp Somos H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Somos 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 Somos 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Somos H S
How many students attend Kipp Somos H S?
Kipp Somos H S has 573 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), up 235.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Somos H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Somos H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Somos H S?
81.3% of students at Kipp Somos H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Somos H S?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Somos H S is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Somos H S?
Kipp Somos H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Somos H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Somos H S ranks #36 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Somos 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.