- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Kipp Sunnyside H S
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Sunnyside H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480026412504Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Sunnyside H S earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #94 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Sunnyside H S has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sunnyside H S ranks #94 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Kipp Sunnyside H S held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 480026412504 · Houston, TX High · MID · CHARTER
622 enr · 16.8:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Sunnyside H S held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside H S
622 students
What this shows Kipp Sunnyside H S reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Sunnyside H S compares
Kipp Sunnyside 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Kipp Sunnyside H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Sunnyside 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 | Lower 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 Sunnyside 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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Sunnyside H S
How many students attend Kipp Sunnyside H S?
Kipp Sunnyside H S has 622 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunnyside H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sunnyside H S is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Sunnyside H S?
88.0% of students at Kipp Sunnyside H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Sunnyside H S?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Sunnyside H S is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Sunnyside H S?
Kipp Sunnyside H S has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Sunnyside H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sunnyside H S ranks #94 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 Sunnyside 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.