Serving 249 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep's student population of 249 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1530 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
64%
8%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep's ranking?
Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep is ranked #1530 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep?
249 students attend Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep?
Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep offer ?
Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep part of?
Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep is part of KIPP Tulsa Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep located?
Kipp Tulsa High School University Prep is located in the West OMain neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in West OMain.
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