KIPP St. Louis High in St. Louis, MO

At a glance

Reported students

354

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.55

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri high enrollment

65th percentile

Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

329.5

KIPP St. Louis High: 354 reported students.

State peer staffing position

29th percentile

9:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 559
Teachers (FTE): 56
Student–teacher ratio: 10:1

What the reported data says about KIPP St. Louis High

KIPP St. Louis High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in St. Louis. It is one of 6 current school records connected to KIPP St Louis Public Schools. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.

Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, below the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (95.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking KIPP St. Louis High

1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 19.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.8%
Hispanic2%
Black95.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

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305 reported students

KIPP Inspire Academy

Middle · Grades 05–08

409 reported students

KIPP Wisdom Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–04

285 reported students

KIPP Wonder Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–04

283 reported students

KIPP Victory Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–04

433 reported students

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Public schools near KIPP St. Louis High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
BELIEVE Academy STL High · Charter · Believe Academy Stl	09–12	—	0.4 mi
Confluence Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Confluence Academies	09–12	442	0.7 mi
Vo. Tech. Tuition High · St. Louis City	10–12	0	1 mi
Vashon High High · St. Louis City	09–12	621	1 mi
Hogan St Regional Youth Ctr. High · Division of Youth Service	06–12	17	1 mi
Miller Career Academy High · St. Louis City	09–12	430	1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about KIPP St. Louis High

What grades does KIPP St. Louis High serve?

KIPP St. Louis High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in KIPP St Louis Public Schools.

How many students attend KIPP St. Louis High?

KIPP St. Louis High reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 559 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP St. Louis High?

The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 354 students and 39.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is KIPP St. Louis High a public, charter, or magnet school?

KIPP St. Louis High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of KIPP St. Louis High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is KIPP St. Louis High in?

KIPP St. Louis High is part of KIPP St Louis Public Schools, based in St. Louis, MO, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near KIPP St. Louis High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include BELIEVE Academy STL (0.4 mi), Confluence Preparatory Academy (0.7 mi), Vo. Tech. Tuition (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.