The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Science. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kipp (charter)
KIPP (CHARTER) is a small charter district in Tulsa County serving students in the upper elementary through high school grades. The district operates two schools: KIPP Tulsa Academy College Preparatory and KIPP Tulsa University Preparatory. Until recently the district served grades five through twelve, but the most current data indicates it has shifted to serving only grades six through twelve, a structural change that families with rising fifth graders need to account for when planning enrollment.
The student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic population, and smaller shares of multiracial, American Indian, and White students. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, receiving special education services, or classified as English learners was not available in the provided data. The district's enrollment counts about that size for a secondary charter network.
State assessment results are available for grades six through eight in math and English language arts, and for grade eight in science. Across these tested subjects and grades, overall proficiency among Tulsa County's districts sits below the midpoint. In math, proficiency rates are low across all three tested grades, with a small share of students scoring at the proficient level in grade six, a slightly larger share in grade seven, and a small share again in grade eight. In English language arts, proficiency rates are also low, with grade seven showing a somewhat higher share than grades six or eight. Grade eight science results show a modest share of students meeting proficiency, higher than the math and ELA results for that grade. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly to understand the academic trajectory and support structures.
Chronic absenteeism, a measure of students missing significant school days, lands in the bottom quartile among the county's districts, meaning it is higher than most peers. This rate is notable and could affect continuity of learning. The district's per-pupil current spending is in the upper range compared to other districts in Tulsa County, reflecting a higher level of investment per student.
A four-year graduation rate was not available in the data. The district includes high school grades, so this would ordinarily be reported; its absence means no graduation rate information could be included in this account.
Because the district is a charter network, it operates independently of a single geographic school district and draws students from across the Tulsa area. No detailed community or housing context was provided in the data, so specifics about the surrounding neighborhoods are not part of this narrative. The two schools are listed separately, and the grade configuration means that students move from a middle school campus to a high school campus after grade eight.
The overall picture is of a small urban charter district serving a predominantly Black student body, with state test results that are generally low relative to other districts in Tulsa County and a chronic absenteeism rate that is elevated. Spending per student is on the higher side, which may reflect the resources directed at the schools. Families considering this option should seek direct information from the district about academic support, the change in grade span, and the specific programming at each school.
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