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KIPP Schools
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA | Founded: 1994 | www.kipp.org
KIPP Schools seeks to create a respected, influential, and national network of public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. KIPP Schools recruits, trains, and supports outstanding educators to open new, locally-run KIPP schools in high-need communities nationwide. More time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support enable KIPP students to make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college.
Results
- The average KIPP student starts in fifth grade at the 32nd percentile in reading and the 40th percentile in math on national norms-referenced tests, and by the end of 8th grade has reached the 60th and 82nd percentiles in reading and math, respectively.
- KIPP students have achieved a college matriculation rate of 82 percent compared to the national average of 25 percent for similar populations.
Stories
Social Entrepreneur
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