Kipp Connect Preparatory vs Long Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 445 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Connect Preparatory
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
979 students
Long Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
680 students
| Measure | Kipp Connect Preparatory Houston, Texas | Long Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,419 | #1335 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #7647 of 16,910 | #14128 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 979 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Connect Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 26.3).
- •Kipp Connect Preparatory does better on math proficiency (74% vs 34%).
- •Kipp Connect Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Kipp Connect Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 98.8%).
- •Long Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.4).
- •Kipp Connect Preparatory is the larger school with 979 students compared with 680.
- •Kipp Connect Preparatory is a charter school while Long Academy is a public 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 Kipp Connect Preparatory better than Long Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Connect Preparatory ranks higher (52.8 vs 26.3 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 Kipp Connect Preparatory and Long Academy?
About 445 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Connect Preparatory: 979. Long Academy: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Connect Preparatory and Long Academy rank in Texas?
Kipp Connect Preparatory is 654th of 1,419 and Long Academy is 1335th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).