printAbout KIPP
Who We Are
KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 82 KIPP schools in 19 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 21,000 students.
What We Do
KIPP builds a partnership among parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first. By providing outstanding educators, more time in school learning, and a strong culture of achievement, KIPP is helping all students climb the mountain to and through college.
Why It Matters
Every day, KIPP students across the nation are proving that demographics do not define destiny. Eighty percent of our students are from low-income families and eligible for the federal free and reduced-price meals program, and 90 percent are African American or Latino. Nationally, more than 90 percent of KIPP middle school students have gone on to college-preparatory high schools, and over 85 percent of KIPP alumni have gone on to college.
KIPP Schools
There are 55 KIPP middle schools (grades 5-8), 16 elementary schools (grades pre-K-4), and eleven high schools (grades 9-12). Students are accepted regardless of prior academic record, conduct, or socioeconomic background.
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