Austin H S vs Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
509 students
| Measure | Austin H S Houston, Texas | Kipp Intrepid Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,419 | #1040 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14410 of 16,910 | #9558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,181 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 24.8).
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Kipp Intrepid Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 95.5%).
- •Austin H S does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 23.1).
- •Austin H S is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 509.
- •Austin H S is a public school while Kipp Intrepid Preparatory 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 Austin H S better than Kipp Intrepid Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Intrepid Preparatory ranks higher (41.2 vs 24.8 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 Austin H S and Kipp Intrepid Preparatory?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin H S: 1,181. Kipp Intrepid Preparatory: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin H S and Kipp Intrepid Preparatory rank in Texas?
Austin H S is 1352nd of 1,419 and Kipp Intrepid Preparatory is 1040th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).