Type
-
Enrollment
1,514
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The Kinkaid School is an independent PK-12 school in Houston, founded in 1906. The 2025-26 profile reports 1,514 total students, a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 19 AP courses within 42 advanced courses, no class rank, an 11.0 weighted GPA scale, and suspension reporting to colleges if asked.
Advanced Coursework
42 advanced courses (19 AP, 6 CL, 17+ Honors); students are not limited in the number of AP courses they may take.
Matriculation Notes
Kinkaid School graduates from 2022-2025 have attended 137 separate institutions in 35 different states/territories.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
82nd percentile
Higher reported academic program than 82% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
44th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 44% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
35th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 35% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
5th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 5% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
27th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 27% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
29th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 29% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- PK-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 19
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- The Kinkaid School does not rank its students.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Kinkaid uses an 11.0 weighted GPA scale described on the transcript.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- If asked, Kinkaid reports any suspension to colleges and universities.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$209,431,840
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$27,664,987
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$68,811,682
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$45,450
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Jonathan Eades
Assistant Head of School
Peter Behr
Head of Upper School
Alex Spencer
Upper School Head Dean
Shannon Hardie, Ph.D.
Associate Upper School Head Dean
Jennifer Kincaid
Upper School Dean
Kriston Burroughs
Upper School Dean
John Friday
Upper School Dean
Diane Hursh
Upper School Dean
Quenby Mott
Upper School Dean
James Onwuachi
Upper School Dean
Claudia Salinas
Upper School Dean
Norma Villanueva-Pears
Institutional
Contacts
Upper School Dean's Office
Upper School Dean's Office
General contact listed on The Kinkaid School College Admission Profile 2025-26.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
443390
External References
Links
Search & Answers
The Kinkaid School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Kinkaid School?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 9:1 at The Kinkaid School.
How many students are enrolled at The Kinkaid School?
The current school profile reports about 1,514 students enrolled at The Kinkaid School.
What grades does The Kinkaid School offer?
The Kinkaid School currently reports serving grades PK-12.
Is The Kinkaid School a day school or a boarding school?
The Kinkaid School is a private school.
Does The Kinkaid School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 19 AP courses at The Kinkaid School.
Does Kinkaid rank its students?
No. The Kinkaid School says it does not rank students.
How does GPA weighting work at Kinkaid?
Kinkaid uses an 11.0 weighted GPA scale, and the transcript explains how that scale works.
Are there independent study opportunities?
Yes. The school reports 30 independent study projects completed in 2024-25.
How broad are Kinkaid’s college outcomes?
The profile says Kinkaid graduates from 2022-2025 attended 137 separate institutions in 35 different states and territories.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • Boarding Model • More normalized profile fields |
| Academics - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades www.kinkaid.org/academics | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| The Kinkaid School - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades www.kinkaid.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Enrollment |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Admission - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.kinkaid.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Upper School - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org/academics/upper-school | existing |
| profile_pdf | drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1NJF7ljXbtUPYGyJF8lrNWCZ4btEjqV4X&export=download | page_scan |
| Academics - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Libraries - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org/academics/libraries | supplemental_backfill |
| Summer Reading - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org/academics/libraries/summerreading | supplemental_backfill |
| Lower School - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org/academics/lower-school | supplemental_backfill |
| Middle School - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org/academics/middle-school | supplemental_backfill |
| form | www.kinkaid.org/uploaded/Library/LS_Library/2ndassign10.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| special form . | www.kinkaid.org/uploaded/Library/LS_Library/3rdassign10.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| The Kinkaid School - The Kinkaid School | A premier college preparatory school for PreK-12th grades | www.kinkaid.org | existing |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1NJF7ljXbtUPYGyJF8lrNWCZ4btEjqV4X | page_scan |
| form | www.kinkaid.org/uploaded/Library/Summer_Reading_2018/Rising_Fourth_Grade_Summer_Reading_List.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | PK-12 | Total students (PK-12) 1514 |
| Lowest Grade | -1 | PK-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | PK-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | PK-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Private | Founded in 1906, The Kinkaid School is the oldest independent school in Houston. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1514 | Total students (PK-12) 1514 |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9 | Student to faculty ratio 9:1 |
| Founded Year | - | - |
| School Leadership | - | Head of School Jonathan Eades |
| Key Contacts | - | 713.782.1640 ... [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 443390 |
| AP Courses | 19 | Advanced Courses (19 AP, 6 CL, 17+ Honors) 42 |
| Average Class Size | 14 | "14 Average size of Upper School class" |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | The School offers a robust range of on-level, Honors (H), Advanced Placement (AP), and college-level (CL) courses. |
| Advanced Course Notes | 42 advanced courses (19 AP, 6 CL, 17+ Honors); students are not limited in the number of AP courses they may take. | Advanced Courses (19 AP, 6 CL, 17+ Honors) 42; Students are not limited in the number of AP courses they may take. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | Kinkaid School graduates from 2022-2025 have attended 137 separate institutions in 35 different states/territories. | IN ALL, KINKAID SCHOOL GRADUATES FROM 2022-2025 HAVE ATTENDED 137 SEPARATE INSTITUTIONS IN 35 DIFFERENT STATES/TERRITORIES. |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | The Kinkaid School does not rank its students. | The Kinkaid School does not rank its students |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | The Kinkaid School does not rank its students. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | Kinkaid uses an 11.0 weighted GPA scale described on the transcript |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Kinkaid uses an 11.0 weighted GPA scale described on the transcript. | Kinkaid uses an 11.0 weighted GPA scale described on the transcript |
| Disciplinary Reporting | If asked, Kinkaid reports any suspension to colleges and universities. | If asked, Kinkaid reports any suspension to colleges and universities |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported in the supplied profile.; Selectivity evidence is limited to score context: SAT middle 50% 1260-1490 and ACT middle 50% 27-33; no admit-rate data reported.; Academic program shows 42 advanced courses (19 AP, 6 college-level, 17+ honors), and students are not limited in AP count.; AP performance is strong: 74% of AP exams scored 4 or 5 and 92% scored 3 or higher.; Additional academic strength signals include 13 National Merit Finalists in the reported class context.; No testing policy is stated in the supplied college-counseling fields.; No explicit college-counseling program description or counselor staffing is reported.; No student-body geographic breadth metrics (states/countries represented) are reported.; No financial-aid participation metrics are reported.; College outcomes are reported in aggregate: graduates from 2022-2025 attended 137 separate institutions in 35 states/territories, with regional destination breakdowns for the Class of 2025. |