KIPP University Prep: A Comprehensive Overview

KIPP University Prep High School, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a charter school within the KIPP Texas Public Schools district. This article provides a detailed overview of KIPP University Prep, including its rankings, academic performance, student demographics, and overall mission.

Rankings and Recognition

KIPP University Prep High School is ranked #3,477 in the National Rankings. Within Texas, it holds the #325 position among high schools. In the San Antonio, TX Metro Area, it's ranked #32. Among KIPP Texas Public Schools High Schools, it's #4, and it's #484 among Charter High Schools. These rankings are based on factors such as performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and college preparation. U.S. News & World Report calculates these values based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

Academic Performance

State Assessments

Texas administers the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) to high school students. The school's performance on these exams contributes to its overall ranking and is evaluated against U.S. News & World Report expectations.

Subject Proficiency

Subject proficiency is measured by student performance on state exams.

Underserved Student Performance

This metric assesses the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups. At KIPP University Prep, 37.0% of underserved students are proficient, compared to 35.2% of non-underserved students. The gap between the school and state among underserved students is -6.4%.

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College Readiness

College readiness is evaluated based on student participation and performance on Advanced Placement (AP®) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.

AP® Exams: 100% of the 12th-grade class took at least one AP® exam, and 35% scored 3 or higher on at least one exam. 32% of exam takers in the 12th-grade class scored 3+.
IB Exams: 99% of the 12th-grade class took an IB exam, and 72% scored 4 or higher. 72% of exam takers in the 12th-grade class scored 4+.

Additional Academic Data

Graduation Rate: 93% (somewhat below state median)
College Readiness (district average): 53.4
Proficient in Reading (district average): 43%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average): 11%
Proficient in Science (district average): 50%

Student Body and Demographics

As of the 2023-2024 school year, KIPP University Prep had 734 students. A significant portion, 73%, were considered at risk of dropping out of school based on state-defined criteria.

Faculty and Staff

The school employs 59 full-time equivalent teachers. The average salaries listed are for regular duties only and do not include supplemental pay.

Mission and Vision

KIPP University Prep is committed to ensuring that every student goes to and through college. The school emphasizes a growth mindset, open-mindedness, and the importance of teaching the whole student - mind, character, and body. The goal is to equip students to become leaders who can command their futures and serve their communities.

Leadership

Dr. Jessica Sustaita joined KIPP Texas Public Schools in Spring 2024 as an Assistant Principal of Instruction. She has over 12 years of leadership experience and earned her Doctor of Education in 2021.

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Additional Data Points

While specific data points such as dropout rates, chronic absenteeism rates, and average SAT/ACT scores are mentioned in the provided information, they lack concrete values. The percentage of test-taking students in grades 11 and 12 who passed at least one AP or IB exam in the 2022-2023 school year is also noted, along with the criteria for college readiness in Reading or Math based on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) test, the SAT, or the ACT test.

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