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KIPP Academy Charter School

Charter | K-10 | 718 students

Our school is best known for getting our students to and through college.
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Posted December 17, 2012

I have a son attending Kipp Academy and this school is a great fit for him. I love the attention the teachers provide and how involved they are in the students lives. He has been on the Honor roll since 5th grade and will be graduating 8th grade this June.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2012

KIPP saved my life. I owe all that I am to the leaders at this school. I couldn't thank you guys enough.


Posted May 24, 2011

First of all I have a daughter attending kipp Academy and i can stress how much I love this school and how honor i feel to have my daughter in this school. I love the love and dedication you see in all the teachers face. How they take thier time to teach our kids my daughter is in kindergarten and knows how to read do math problems and etc.....I love this school and everything it is doing for all the faimlies attending there..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2006

This school is great. I have two kids that attend this school and they both are doing well. The work is rigorous and the days are long but it will all pay off in the long run.
—Submitted by Warren Rattray, a parent


Posted October 20, 2005

This is an amazing school! I owe my success to the teachers and staff at KIPP. If you are looking for a school to become a strong center of academic and personal support this is the place to be.
—Submitted by Alexis, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population85%

Chemistry

All Students70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population70%

Earth Science

All Students63%
Students with disabilities25%
General population69%

English

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

French

All Studentsn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Integrated Algebra

All Students93%
Students with disabilities83%
General population95%

Living Environment

All Students91%
Students with disabilities78%
General population93%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the elementary and middle school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 51% 21%
Black 49% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
White N/A 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 5%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 21%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 16%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 57%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
College counselor(s)
Dance teacher(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff American sign language
French
Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Science lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Music room
  • Performance stage

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • American sign language
  • French
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:25 am
School Leader's name
  • Frank Corcoran
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (718) 585-7982

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • College prep
  • Core knowledge
  • Direct instruction
  • Hybrid
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Standards-based
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • American sign language
  • French
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Passes/tokens for public transportation
School facilities
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • College/career center
  • Internet access
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


1 out of 10students were accepted for the 2013-2014 school year.


Students accepted for the 2013-2014 school year
200
Applications received for the 2013-2014 school year
2800

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
KIPP NYC College Prep High School
College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
Summer college prep programs
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
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250 E 156th St
4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
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Phone: (718) 665-3555

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