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My son was recently admitted to Kipp HS and has completed the summer bridge program. I am so thankful that he was admitted to this school. He is a tough customer but they broke him down with their kindness and friendly spirits. I am so excited and happy for him that he gets to attend a school with a prestigious academic reputation, and where its good to be smart instead of bad. I am looking forward to him receiving many college scholarships. I will update later on in the year. For now, I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent
The middle school is excellent. The teachers are hardworking, effective, and dedicated. The administration has created a positive environment that focuses on what is good for the students.
—Submitted by a teacher
KIPP Houston High School is under new leadership. Positives: Teachers have time to breathe and are no longer stretched too thin with documentation and excessive extracurricular commitments. Excellent teachers have had the opportunity to blossom with the increased freedom and decreased pressure. Students are making strides in reading--great English department. The art program is phenomenal with students frequently winning contests and scholarships. Summer of Learning and Intersession opportunities abound. The school has some phenomenal teachers. Negatives: We have seen increased discipline issues and poorer teacher quality since the shift in leadership. These problems mainly stem from a disorganized administration. Principal used to lead an HISD middle school. In its fourth year, KHHS resembles an HISD school much moreso than in its first three years. Students have noticed the difference.
—Submitted by a teacher
im a student at the KIPP (High School) and i love it there.everyone including the teachers are awesome. we do get homework even though we're in high school but we know that in the end its worth it. we are all positive students and we are all on our way to college.
—Submitted by a student
KIPP is an excellent school. I have two kids that attend KIPP(High and Middle) School . They each started in the fifth grade. They have learned so much while at KIPP. The academic programs are awesome. The Teachers really take the time to teach and help the students. I love the different activities they have for the students. KIPP is like one big family. The Teachers, students, parents, and the principals all play an important role to ensure that each student is successful at KIPP. I am glad my children were given the opportunity to attend such a great school.
—Submitted by Veronica Douglas, a parent
Very strict.. but its what kids need to dexcellent! This school means buisseness!
—Submitted by a student
My son attended KIPP from 5th - 8th grade. He then wanted to try our local high school in Katy, TX. The experience was not very good. The atmosphere that Kipp fosters is not like any other school. They focus on academics and caring for the total child. Initially we thought that KIPP was too rigorous until we saw what the local schools offered( re : academics). Needless to say, at the end of the school year my son personally contacted KIPP Houston High School and applied for the high school. He will be a sophmore @KHHS this year and I can hardly wait. We're glad to be back! K. Negret
—Submitted by Kimberlyn Negret, a parent
KIPP has an A+ in academia. My daughter came from a mainstream public school and was doing poorly in her major subjects. She started out in a Christian where she was receiving A/B's. Only since we started at KIPP 2 years ago now has she began to receive the excellent grades that she was used to having. Although KIPP has extra-curricular programs that focus is handled in the Saturday School Program and after-school for the high-school level. The Saturday program may seem harsh to some parents but my daughter loves it. I have heard the same comments from other parents. Parent involvement is critical to the success of KIPP and is expected and it is great to know that I can contact any teacher or Administrator 24/7. I would definitely recommend KIPP for any student who is having problems in the mainstream and wants to succeed.
—Submitted by D Jenkins, a parent
KIPP will always be a part of our family. This is by far the best thing that ever happened for my son. He went from a child in the 4th grade that barely passed(another district)to a boy that stayed on the honor roll. Although he only went there 2 years, 5th and 6th, it has made him a better person. Thank you KIPP, not only caring about my son, but for caring about the whole family. You are by far the best school around. --Joanne Gusey
—Submitted by Joanne, a parent
I have a 4th grader at KIPP and it is the best school that she has ever attended.....The way in which the school is set up is GREAT....It it not just the teachers but it is all of us teaching my daughter......
—Submitted by Monique Pickard, a parent
I have a daughter at KIPP Academy. This is our 4th year at KIPP and I have nothing but great things to say about this school. Without KIPP, the staff and especially the dedicated teachers, my daughter would not have been able to achieve her full potential. Now we are starting the progress of looking for a college prepatory school for her. I owe it all to KIPP Academy where we have the hardest working students, teachers, principal and staff in the whole world. I would greatly encourage parents who have 4th through 7th graders to come visit the school or go to their web site. Seeing is believing.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
89 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
89 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.
89 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
88 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
90 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
84 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.
86 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.
85 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
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2008
In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
85 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
85 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.
85 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.
85 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 88% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 94% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 70% |
| Proficient in English | 95% |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 93% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 95% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 80% |
| Proficient in English | 93% |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 84% |
| Female | 85% |
| Male | 83% |
| Black or African American | 83% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 88% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 55% |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Non-migrant | 84% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 89% |
| Black or African American | 94% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 89% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 92% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 93% |
| Proficient in English | 89% |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 89% |
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 84% |
| Black or African American | 89% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 92% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 93% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 53% |
| Proficient in English | 95% |
| Non-migrant | 89% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 93% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 96% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 90% |
| Proficient in English | 97% |
| Non-migrant | 96% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 92% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 98% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 95% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 85% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 96% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 92% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 86% |
| Female | 82% |
| Male | 90% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 89% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 43% |
| Proficient in English | 95% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 86% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 93% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Texas Education Agency
Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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| Hispanic | 69% | 50% | ||
| Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 12% | 0% | ||
| Asian | 1% | 3% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| White | 1% | 31% | ||
| Two or more races | 0% | 2% |
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| Special education | 4% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 0% | N/A | 8% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 88% | N/A | 55% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 7% | N/A | 17% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 15 | N/A | 15 |
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| Beginning teachers | 9% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 57% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 18% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 13% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 2% | N/A | 19% |
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