KIPP Texas - Houston

KIPP Spirit College Prep

Grades Served
Grades Served 5-8
Founded
Founded 2006
Teachers
Teachers 27
Students
Students 476

KIPP Spirit College Prep opened its doors in Fall 2006. Located in Southeast Houston, KIPP Spirit is committed to ensuring that every KIPPster grows, develops, and becomes college-ready so that they have the best opportunities in life. Our teachers develop students’ knowledge and habits by focusing on a rigorous curriculum along with the core values of S.P.I.R.I.T.: self-reliance, perseverance, integrity, rigor, initiative, and teamwork, which empower children to climb the mountain to and through college and to become citizens who positively impact their community.

Will Davis

School Leader


William Davis was named the principal of KIPP Spirit for the 21-22 school year. Mr. Davis has been with KIPP for 11 years, the first 10 years with KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys, another year as a school leader in another school district, and the last two years with KIPP Spirit College Prep. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration as well as a master’s degree in educational administration.

This year marks Mr. Davis' 20th year in education. For the first six years he served as middle school teacher, teaching a variety of grades and content areas. He served for two years as an assistant principal at Milwaukee College Preparatory School, before relocating to Houston.

Mr. Davis has a passion for developing positive relationships in the community, working with students as they grow, supporting teachers and staff so that they can reach their greatest potential, strengthening a connection between school and home, and a fostering a positive school culture. He believes that the school-to-home partnership is what allows us to provide an extraordinary school experience for all students.

KIPP Spirit College Prep Feeder Pattern

Feeder patterns are subject to zoning.

Primary Schools

KIPP ZENITH Academy

Middle Schools

KIPP Spirit College Prep