At a glance
Reported students
341
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys: 341 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys
KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Houston. It is one of 54 current school records connected to KIPP Texas Public Schools. NCES reports 341 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (64.5%) and Black (33.7%). English learners represent 34.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 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
- 34.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White0.9%
- Hispanic64.5%
- Black33.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in KIPP Texas Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP Voyage Academy for Girls
Middle · Grades 05–08
368 reported students
KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Middle · Grades 05–08
388 reported students
KIPP Austin Beacon Prep
Middle · Grades 05–08
393 reported students
KIPP Liberation College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 05–08
405 reported students
KIPP Camino Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
408 reported students
KIPP Nexus Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
432 reported students
Public schools near KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Voyage Academy for Girls Middle · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | 05–08 | 368 | under 0.1 mi |
| Forest Brook Middle Middle · Houston ISD | 06–08 | 546 | 2 mi |
| C E King Middle Middle · Sheldon ISD | 06–08 | 1,359 | 2.9 mi |
| Michael R Null Middle Middle · Sheldon ISD | 06–08 | 1,050 | 3.5 mi |
| IDEA Lake Houston College Preparatory Middle · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | 06–10 | 499 | 4 mi |
| North East STEM Academy Middle · Charter · Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success | 06–08 | 133 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys
What grades does KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys serve?
KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in KIPP Texas Public Schools.
How many students attend KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys?
KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys reported 341 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 341 students and 20.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys 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 Polaris Academy for Boys students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.4% 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 Polaris Academy for Boys in?
KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys 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 Polaris Academy for Boys?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP Voyage Academy for Girls (under 0.1 mi), Forest Brook Middle (2 mi), C E King Middle (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.