Enrollment
249
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulsa, OK
Kipp Tulsa University Prep
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Tulsa University Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 400078002874Charter school
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Tulsa University Prep earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #15 of 17
- high schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 249
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Tulsa University Prep ranks #15 of 17 high schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
District: Kipp (Charter) · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400078002874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Kipp Tulsa University Prep
Kipp Tulsa University Prep is a mid-sized charter high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 249 students.
With 249 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tulsa's high schools, it stands alongside Union Hs (3,569 students): Kipp Tulsa University Prep is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Kipp (Charter), also runs Kipp Tulsa Acad. College Prep. (274 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp Tulsa University Prep compares
Kipp Tulsa University Prep on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 249 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
49.4%
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
$11,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 12.9%
White 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Kipp Tulsa University Prep is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp (Charter), which includes Kipp Tulsa University Prep.
$11,882
Per student
-6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 59.5%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kipp Tulsa University Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Tulsa Acad. College Prep. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Tulsa University Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Tulsa
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Union Hs
Standard public school
3,569 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington Hs
Standard public school
1,302 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
East Central Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
Standard public school
1,083 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Memorial Hs
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Hs
Standard public school
995 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Tulsa University Prep
How many students attend Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep has 249 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Tulsa University Prep is African American at 64.7% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Tulsa University Prep?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Tulsa University Prep rank among high schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Tulsa University Prep ranks #15 of 17 high schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tulsa on the city page.
Is Kipp Tulsa University Prep a good school?
Kipp Tulsa University Prep earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kipp (Charter)?
Besides Kipp Tulsa University Prep, Kipp (Charter) also operates Kipp Tulsa Acad. College Prep. (274 students). See the Kipp (Charter) district page for the complete list.
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