As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Kipp Oak Cliff Academy and Kipp Sharpstown College Prep. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy’s regular student population is 340 with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Kipp Sharpstown College Prep is 789 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21.6 students/teacher ratio.
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 78 in student achievement, 86 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Kipp Sharpstown College Prep also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 86 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 85 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Kipp Oak Cliff Academy's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary. Kipp Sharpstown College Prep’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Social Studies.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Kipp Oak Cliff Academy. They make up for 48.53% of student population, followed by Hispanics (47.65%), Two or More Races (1.76%), Whites or Caucasians (1.47%) and Native Americans (0.59%). There is no Asians student in the school.
At Kipp Sharpstown College Prep, Hispanics make up 79.85% of student population, followed by African Americans (12.17%), Whites or Caucasians (3.80%), Asians (2.41%), Native Americans (0.89%) and Two or More Races (0.89%).
Based on household incomes, the Kipp Oak Cliff Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 93.24% compared to 95.56% at Kipp Sharpstown College Prep.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Kipp Oak Cliff Academy has 119 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 35.00% of student population. Kipp Sharpstown College Prep has significantly more ELLs at 467 or about 59.19% of student population.
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy has no gifted and talented student, while 24.12% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 35.00% students. Kipp Sharpstown College Prep has no gifted and talented student, while 8.75% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 58.43% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 48.53% | 165 |
| Hispanic | 47.65% | 162 |
| White | 1.47% | 5 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.59% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 340 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 93.24% | 317 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 35.00% | 119 |
| Total Students | 100% | 340 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.17% | 96 |
| Hispanic | 79.85% | 630 |
| White | 3.80% | 30 |
| Asian | 2.41% | 19 |
| Native American | 0.89% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 789 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 95.56% | 754 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 59.19% | 467 |
| Total Students | 100% | 789 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 35.00% | 119 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 24.12% | 82 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.44% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 340 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 58.43% | 461 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 8.75% | 69 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.74% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100% | 789 |
Kipp Oak Cliff Academy's 29 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 4.5 years. Kipp Sharpstown College Prep's 36 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 4.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kipp Oak Cliff Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Kipp Sharpstown College Prep no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, two teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Kipp Oak Cliff Academy employs 18 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Kipp Sharpstown College Prep employs 23 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 0.34% | 0 |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | 30.00% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 56.55% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.45% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 5.21% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.86% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 53.97% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.96% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 64.14% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 35.86% | 10 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 63.01% | 23 |
| Male Teachers | 36.71% | 13 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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