KIPP:DELTA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
215 CHERRY ST.
HELENA, AR 72342
Charter School 181 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
KIPP Delta Collegiate High School, located in Helena, Arkansas, is a public charter school that serves as a cornerstone of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Delta network. Designed to bridge the educational opportunity gap in the Arkansas Delta region, the school maintains a rigorous academic environment focused on preparing students for success in college and beyond. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects and critical thinking, while the school’s culture promotes character development, self-discipline, and the pursuit of long-term professional goals.

Beyond its academic curriculum, KIPP Delta Collegiate High School is deeply invested in the long-term success of its students through the KIPP Through College program. This initiative provides ongoing guidance, mentorship, and support to students as they navigate the complexities of college admissions, financial aid, and career planning. By fostering a supportive community and setting high expectations for every student, the school aims to empower young people in the Helena community to break cycles of poverty and become leaders in their future professions and neighborhoods.
181
Total Students
52.4
Full-Time Teachers
3.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    169 (93.4%)
  • White
    7 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (870)338-8138
Website: http://www.kippdelta.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 181
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 63
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
HELENA WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
439 Students
103 SCHOOL ROAD
WEST HELENA, AR 72390 (2.6 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th