Founded in 2004, KIPP Houston High School is the first college-preparatory high school the charter school network established in the US. KIPP, an acronym for Knowledge is Power Program, operates a high-performing tuition-free public charter school network.
The nucleus of the KIPP network is located on the Kipp Way campus, which also houses administrative buildings and a primary and middle school. Many students at KIPP Houston High have attended KIPP for their entire school career.
Like the other schools on this campus, KIPP Houston High believes in weaving joy into every aspect of the school’s culture. You might question whether this is the best route to achieve student success, but KIPP’s statistics support this approach. Students score higher on standardized tests than their Texas peers, and students from all backgrounds are making exceptional academic progress.
A National Blue Ribbon School, KIPP Houston High has also earned a College Success Award since nearly three-quarters of its graduates pursue in-state college or vocational programs.
All in all, there’s a lot to celebrate at this spectacular KIPP school.
KIPP Houston High School
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B+
B
A-
C+
C
C-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
38.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
25%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
138:1
Student Diversity
Male
54%
Female
46%
Hispanic
68.3%
Black
26.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
491 Students
Texas A&M University
339 Students
Texas State University
318 Students
University of Texas - Austin
284 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
257 Students
Houston Christian University
231 Students
Rice University
207 Students
Texas Tech University
187 Students
Baylor University
179 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio
158 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
131 Students
Nursing
112 Students
Biology
102 Students
Psychology
65 Students
Computer Science
56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
48 Students
Engineering
42 Students
Marketing
37 Students
Accounting
36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
35 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/30/2024
The school is fine, academics are nice and we have amazing endorsements and opportunities to grown. The only downside is the admin, a great deal of them are inconsiderate and don't care much for student input while others who have truest dedication their careers to education pride themselves in mastering their work ethic and also know how to communicate to students in a fair manner.
9/8/2024
Overall a very developing experience that has helped me learn and prepare me for college. Teachers and staff are strongly skilled to help me reach my goals.
1/24/2024
Kipp Houston Highschool is one of the best kipp schools. Being that it was one of the first Kipp schools being built, this school deserves all the praises. Ever since my freshman year, the teachers and staff have opened me with open arms. At times when I feel so stressed from school work, they always make sure to be there for me no matter what. This highschool exells in academic excellence as each students is very educated and college ready. Everyday I feel proud to be a schoolar at this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/7/2016
This school is not like regular schools. It doesn't not offer the courses that most other schools do. Because of this i feel like we are not able to use our brains to our full extent. We barley win any basketball or football games.If i were you, i'd just go to a regular public school or a good priva...
1/12/2010
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About Alief
List Price Range
$150K - $3M
Homes For Sale
80
Average Home Value
$235,436
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Household Income
$58,316
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,763 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.7%
Homes for Sale
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