Summary:
The KIPP Tulsa Academy Charter district operates two schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma - KIPP Tulsa High School University Prep and KIPP Tulsa Middle School College Prep. Both schools serve students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch participation.
The data reveals that these KIPP Tulsa schools are struggling academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 12% of 11th graders at KIPP Tulsa High School University Prep were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37%. In mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th graders at the high school was just 2%, far below the state average of 18%. Both schools also face high chronic absenteeism rates, at 19.0% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the challenges, the KIPP Tulsa High School University Prep had a 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the statewide school ranking history for both KIPP Tulsa schools shows a concerning trend of declining performance over time, with the middle school dropping from a 2-star rating to a 1-star rating, and the high school consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Oklahoma high schools. Addressing the systemic issues within the district, such as low test scores, high poverty levels, and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for students in the KIPP Tulsa Academy Charter schools.
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