- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Kipp University Prep H S
Federal NCES profile for Kipp University Prep 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 480026412354Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp University Prep H S earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #76 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp University Prep H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp University Prep H S ranks #76 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Kipp University Prep H S held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480026412354 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · CHARTER
630 enr · 8.9:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp University Prep H S held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp University Prep 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 University Prep H S
630 students
What this shows Kipp University Prep H S reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp University Prep H S compares
Kipp University Prep 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
African American 3.7%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Kipp University Prep H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 University Prep 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 University Prep 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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp University Prep H S
How many students attend Kipp University Prep H S?
Kipp University Prep H S has 630 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp University Prep H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp University Prep H S is 8.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 University Prep H S?
85.4% of students at Kipp University Prep H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp University Prep H S?
The largest demographic group at Kipp University Prep H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp University Prep H S?
Kipp University Prep 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 University Prep H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp University Prep H S ranks #76 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 University Prep 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.