KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.kippcapital.org

Charter School 762 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

True North Troy Preparatory Charter School, located in Troy, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. As part of the Uncommon Schools network, the institution is built upon a philosophy of high academic expectations and a disciplined, structured environment. The school aims to prepare its students for success in college and beyond by providing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to compete at the collegiate level.

Beyond its academic focus, Troy Prep is known for its extended school day and school year, which are designed to maximize learning time and provide extra support for students who may need it. The school fosters a strong community culture where educators work closely with families to ensure consistent communication and support. By maintaining a focus on core values—such as perseverance, respect, and responsibility—the school strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for students within the Troy community to achieve long-term academic and professional success.

762

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	187
Black	462
Asian	3
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
462 (60.7%)
Hispanic
187 (24.6%)
Two or More
59 (7.8%)
White
47 (6.2%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(518)445-3100
Website:	http://www.kippcapital.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 62

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 54