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KIPP NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY

9680 MESA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77078KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
541
Students
Total enrolled
$12,423
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 541 students in grades 09–12 in HOUSTON, Texas.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,423 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

KIPP NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a large high in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 09–12 with 541 students. The district invests $12,423 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at KIPP NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY

541
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
87%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution270 male · 271 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility87%
National avg 52% · 471 students
Student Composition
68%
30%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino68%
Black30%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480026412977

Academic Outcomes at KIPP NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 9th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77078

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,423Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,423
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,466
Student Support$2,360
Administration$1,491
Operations$1,863
Other$1,242
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,423 spent per student, an estimated $5,503 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
75.2%
Local (property tax)
5.0%
Federal programs
19.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
  • 87% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRIKIPP LEGACY PREPARATORYKIPP JOURNEY PRIKIPP DREAM PREP
+14 more
↓
Middle
KIPP MOSAIC ACADEMY SCHOOLKIPP JOURNEY COLLEGIATE SCHOOLKIPP SHARPSTOWN COLEGE PREPKIPP PLEASANT GROVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
+1 more
↓
High School
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATEKIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H SKIPP HOUSTON H SKIPP AUSTIN BRAVE
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictKIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (832)230-0567
NCES ID: 480026412977
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elem
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRI
1,020 students · PK–05
● 43 opp92% FRL
Elem
KIPP LEGACY PREPARATORY
925 students · PK–04
● 35 opp93% FRL
Elem
KIPP JOURNEY PRI
920 students · PK–04
85% FRL
Elem
KIPP DREAM PREP
915 students · PK–04
● 40 opp93% FRL
Elem
KIPP SHARP PREP
904 students · PK–04
● 41 opp82% FRL
Elem
KIPP UNITY PRI
877 students · PK–04
● 49 opp90% FRL
Elem
KIPP SHINE PREP
877 students · PK–04
● 43 opp91% FRL
Elem
KIPP EXPLORE ACADEMY
836 students · PK–04
● 44 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9680 MESA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77078
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.