KIPP Sharp College Prep is one of 20-plus KIPP elementary schools in Texas that promote high academic standards and encourage college attendance. The prekindergarten through fourth grade school is located at 8430 Westglen Drive.
Houston students who want to continue in the KIPP program after fourth grade can attend KIPP Sharpstown College Prep for middle school and KIPP CONNECT Houston High School.
KIPP, which stands for Knowledge is Power Program, is a public, tuition-free, open-enrollment charter network. Among the largest charter school networks in the U.S., KIPP schools typically have longer instructional days so all students can participate in extracurricular activities
Started in 2008, KIPP Sharp College Prep usually enrolls about 900 students. Courses include science, math and art. Students can join extracurricular activities like singing, orchestra and art.
The KIPP Sharp College Prep lower school was a National Blue Ribbon School in 2014.
Kipp Sharp College Prep
Charter Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
8430 Westglen Dr,
Houston, TX
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Michelle Bennett
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Niche Grade
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
48.6%
GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
882:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Hispanic
61%
Black
21.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/20/2020
Very good teaching process.they also give homework which is very helpful for the parents to understand what kids are learning at school.
9/20/2019
Disappointed with the management. Terrible School and management.
9/26/2013
KIPP Gulton Lower...Best school in the area.all comments I heard from parents is all same:GREAT SCHOOL.My son is @ 3rd Grade...Very Happy...with all teacher/staff!!! Everything.Thank You.KIPP !!!
6/28/2013
First of all TUITION IS NOT FREE. I love the values they teach. Good teaching, teachers are awesome. We have a new principal Ms. Bennett, she is so wonderful available at any time of the day. But there is only two thing i DO NOT LIKE, they go from 7:40am to 5:00pm. The kids get all stress out becaus...
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Homes For Sale
240
Average Home Value
$345,238
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
80%
Average Household Income
$62,883
% of College Grads
43.4%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,256 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.0%
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Kipp Sharp College Prep is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Houston, TX and is served by the Kipp Texas Public Schools in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 908 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Kipp Sharp College Prep has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $345,238. Discover additional schools in the area, like KIPP Connect High School, Long Academy, Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life Public Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kipp Sharp College Prep.