Central HS vs Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central HS
Tulsa · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep
Tulsa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
249 students
| Measure | Central HS Tulsa, Oklahoma | Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 409 | #254 of 409 |
| National rank | #16823 of 16,910 | #14746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Tulsa | Tulsa |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 5.3).
- •Central HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 90.4%).
- •Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.6).
- •Central HS is the larger school with 430 students compared with 249.
- •Central HS is a public school while Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central HS better than Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep ranks higher (23.1 vs 5.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central HS and Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tulsa and Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central HS: 430. Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central HS and Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep rank in Oklahoma?
Central HS is 409th of 409 and Kipp Tulsa HS University Prep is 254th of 409 among high schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).