Kipp Heritage Academy

About Kipp Heritage Academy

Kipp Heritage Academy is a public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas. It is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of schools, which is dedicated to providing a college preparatory education to underserved students. Kipp Heritage Academy serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade, and provides a rigorous academic program that focuses on college readiness.
At Kipp Heritage Academy, students are challenged to think critically and take ownership of their learning. The school’s curriculum emphasizes the development of college-level skills, such as problem-solving, writing, and communication. Kipp Heritage Academy also offers a range of extracurricular activities, such as robotics, music, and sports.
Kipp Heritage Academy has a strong commitment to its students and their families. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment, and works to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated staff, Kipp Heritage Academy is helping to create a brighter future for its students.

Address:	423 Los Arboles St. San Jose, CA 95111
Phone:	(408) 283-6260
Site:	kippbayarea.org
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	453 students

Overview Kipp Heritage Academy

Kipp Heritage Academy serves 453 students in grades 5-8.
Kipp Heritage Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Verdict on Kipp Heritage Academy

Kipp Heritage Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kipp Heritage Academy is 0.52, 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.