Overview
KIPP SHARPSTOWN COLLEGE PREP is a public middle serving grades 6–10 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 789 students. It is part of the KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–10
DistrictKIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77063
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480026412152
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment789
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino83.0%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)