Trusted by Over 400 South LA Families

“What I love most about KIPP is their goal to provide our children with the best educational choices possible, so that they return and uplift their communities.”
—KIPP Parent

KIPP Philosophers Academy (KPA) provides an award-winning tuition-free, high quality public school education, serving grades 5-8 in South Los Angeles. KPA fosters a transformative educational environment where our students engage in rigorous academic instruction, collaborative character development and arts-based learning experiences. KIPP Philosopher’s exemplary KIPP Forward program provides structured support for high school and college readiness, persistence, completion and career success. And our extensive after-school program offers a wide range of activities and extracurricular opportunities, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth outside the classroom.