At a glance
Reported students
340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy: 340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about KIPP Oak Cliff Academy
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dallas. It is one of 54 current school records connected to KIPP Texas Public Schools. NCES reports 340 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 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 (48.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (47.6%). English learners represent 37.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking KIPP Oak Cliff Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.04 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic47.6%
- Black48.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in KIPP Texas Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP Austin Brave
High · Grades 09–12
490 reported students
KIPP Journey Collegiate School
High · Grades 06–12
561 reported students
KIPP Somos Collegiate
High · Grades 06–12
573 reported students
KIPP Generations Collegiate
High · Grades 09–12
614 reported students
KIPP Northeast College Preparatory
High · Grades 09–12
614 reported students
KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
High · Grades 06–12
618 reported students
Public schools near KIPP Oak Cliff Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama Male Leadership Acad at a Maceo Smith High · Dallas ISD | 06–12 | 554 | 1.1 mi |
| Texans Can Academy - Grant East High · Charter · Texans Can Academies | 09–12 | 205 | 2 mi |
| Wilmer-Hutchins H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 921 | 2.2 mi |
| New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 407 | 2.2 mi |
| Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 342 | 2.5 mi |
| Medlock Youth Village High · Charter · Academy for Academic Excellence | 07–12 | 88 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP Oak Cliff Academy
What grades does KIPP Oak Cliff Academy serve?
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in KIPP Texas Public Schools.
How many students attend KIPP Oak Cliff Academy?
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy reported 340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP Oak Cliff Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 340 students and 29.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP Oak Cliff Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy 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 Oak Cliff Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.2% 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 Oak Cliff Academy in?
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools, based in Houston, TX, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP Oak Cliff Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barack Obama Male Leadership Acad at a Maceo Smith (1.1 mi), Texans Can Academy - Grant East (2 mi), Wilmer-Hutchins H S (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.