Serving 515 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory's ranking?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is ranked #1691 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory often compared to?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Sol Academy, Kipp Iluminar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory?
515 students attend Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory offer ?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory part of?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is part of KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory located?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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