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KIPP Philosophers Academy School District

8300 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 358 students in KIPP Philosophers Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in KIPP Philosophers Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
358 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

KIPP Philosophers Academy School District, which is ranked #1845 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1820 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
34%
21%
47%
15-19%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
54%
56%
% Black
41%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,656 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,953 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,656
$19,974
Spending / Student
$10,953
$18,396

Best KIPP Philosophers Academy School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Philosophers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1999 East 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to KIPP Philosophers Academy School District?
KIPP Philosophers Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 358 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Philosophers Academy School District?
KIPP Philosophers Academy School District is ranked #1845 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP Philosophers Academy School District?
54% of KIPP Philosophers Academy School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Philosophers Academy School District?
KIPP Philosophers Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is KIPP Philosophers Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,953 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-08
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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