KIPP: Gaston College Preparatory

KIPP: Gaston College Preparatory

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
320 Pleasant Hill Rd,  Gaston, NC
3.7
4.1
1,286 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kevika Amar
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
15.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
36.7%
State Average
54.6%
Science
49.4%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Black
80.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
White
6.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina A&T State University 187 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 162 Students
East Carolina University 153 Students
North Carolina Central University 151 Students
Winston-Salem State University 131 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 127 Students
North Carolina State University 109 Students
Fayetteville State University 106 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 103 Students
Elizabeth City State University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Business 38 Students
Biology 29 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Real Estate 14 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 13 Students
Physical Therapy 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 87 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/29/2024
My overall experience at Kipp Gaston Pride High was a great experience the first 3 years of high school. I enjoyed every moment and wish i could go back to revisit them. My last year of school has been so stressful but expected. The school is preparing me for my future and I have no say so because I need to know how to get to my next path even though the teachers aren't the best this year I do appreciate them for taking the time to prepare us for the serious times of our life.
3.0 Senior
8/16/2024
My overall experience with Kipp is okay it's not too bad but it's not too good. Kipp can have its ups and downs. Not much I really can say Kipp not really like some other schools.
3.0
2/25/2024
I'm in Kipp gcp. kids are ruining the school and ithe cons are that It's so many young teachers , some young are the best teachers. The others just yell and call your parents. There is a fight EVERYDAY. Teachers take other kids side knowing there wrong. Teachers out there HANDS on you and tell lies to your parent that they didn't. I been going to kipp since kindergarten and the first 2 years in kipp was the best . the education was perfect, nice staff and everything. now in middle school it has changed. if you want to send your child to kipp think it through and safe luck to ya. It changes your child mindset. the pros are they have good after school activities , we have Africans come to the school and perform , everyone has a good time. We have pep rallies. we have different little stuff that's fun. I rate the school a 4.5/10. It's all love though.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 20 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/4/2018
The school has declined since opening. Political views are pushed upon children at a young age. Favorism is noticed. Inappropriate clothing is worn by staff, political social media posts continuously, and curriculum does not have a broad cultural focus. Voiced concerns are not handled in a timely ma...
2.0 parent
11/26/2017
We have been involved for 4 years and have noticed a big decline in leadership by the staff and their ability to retain teachers
5.0 parent
7/13/2017
My son attends KIPP Primary and we won't move anywhere that will take him out of his school. Not only do they focus on the typical educational subjects at KIPP, they focus on morals, integrity, kindness and compassion. Bullying is NEVER an issue at KIPP, because they treat one another as family and...
1.0 student
12/27/2015
this school is nothing like it sounds to be. almost none of the teachers have any teaching experience whatsoever, there is no safety for the students in any way, shape, or form save for the cell phones of the staff, success is not an option for this school, as college acceptance is a requirement to...

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