20 Years. 20,000 Strong.

Celebrating Our 2023 Impact

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20 Years of
Joyful Excellence

We have established joyful, academically excellent charter public schools throughout Los Angeles & San Diego, preparing students for college, career and beyond to pursue their chosen paths—explore our journey!

Two Decades of Impact

Over the past twenty years, we’ve celebrated some momentous achievements and have remained committed to preparing our KIPPsters academically, socially, and emotionally so they can achieve anything they desire. By learning together from our experiences, our voices are amplified in our active pursuit of realizing a more just world.

10K+

10,000+ college
acceptances

over 20 years

325K+

325,000+ sq.ft. of joyful
learning environments

over 20 years

$2.8M

$2,832,000 in
scholarships

over 20 years

Our 20 Year Story

What Defines Us

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 23 charter public elementary and middle schools within 20 Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), operating within Los Angeles, Compton, Montebello, and San Diego Unified School Districts. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

We remain committed to equity in public education, grounded in the belief that children are capable of achieving at the highest of levels when schools build strong, trusting relationships and are focused on each student’s limitless potential. We ensure students are supported in every step of their educational journey, fostering experiences that reflect high expectations for academic achievement, care for the whole-child through a strong sense of belonging, and readiness for college and career.

10,150+ Students

10,150

STUDENTS

8,300

ALUMNI

1,550

TEAM

Our StudentS

81%

Latinx

16%

Black

1%

AAPI

1%

Multi-Racial

1%

Other

90%

Free or Reduced-Price Meals

24%

English Language Learners

16%

Special Education Services

Our ACCOMPLISHMENTS

What Sets Us Apart

KIPP SoCal has a decades-long track record of exceptional results, working together with families and communities to create powerful, anti-racist learning environments where all students can thrive. We are proud of the core things we stand for that make us unique:

Rigorous, Well-Rounded Academics

Research has shown that KIPP SoCal charter public schools have provided stronger learning  experiences and more instructional time in both reading and math, leading to long-term gains for our students. At KIPP SoCal, we believe in the unlimited potential of every single student and fostering experiences that reflect high expectations for academic achievement through a well-rounded, and rigorous curriculum.

Stronger Learning Environments

Credo Graph

Source: "As a Matter of Fact: The National Charter School Study III 2023," Center for Research on Education Outcomes, Stanford University. Based on state test scores from 2014-2019. Weighted average KIPP impact provided by CREDO upon request.

KIPP Students experience more annual academic growth than peers in traditional public schools

  • 45 Additional Days of Learning in Reading
  • 55 Additional Days of Learning in Math

Across all of our schools, we are focused on a strong grade-level curriculum in literacy, math, and exposure to STEAM experiences, laying the foundation for academic success and college and career preparedness. Our goal is that 100% of students can meet or exceed grade-level standards, or are in alignment with their individualized education plan every year they attend our public schools.

Mastering the Fundamentals

We work to meet the needs of all of our students through a personalized learning approach that begins with a focus on early literacy skills, data-driven assessments, and joyful enrichment experiences. This sets the foundation for a mastery of the fundamental skills in higher language, math, and social-emotional skills, ensuring students’ character growth and the academic progress necessary to achieve their full potential throughout their educational journey and beyond.

Laying the Foundation

Through KIPP Forward, we’re supporting students to choose and prepare for the educational and career path that best suits their goals and sense of purpose. We are committed to ensuring that each student has the skills and confidence to pursue any path they choose and that they leave us “ready for life.” 

KIPP Students are 67% more likely to attend college & nearly twice as likely of graduating

Mathematica Study

Source: "Long-Term Impacts of KIPP Middle and High Schools on College Enrollment, Persistence, and Attainment," Mathematica, September 12, 2003. 

Achieving Our Goals

To accomplish these goals, we are focused on three pillars:

Anti-Racist learning environments where all students can thrive.

Excellent quality of teaching, professional development and instructional coaching.

Data-driven instruction in service of student learning.

Before middle school, I really didn’t think about college. When I got to KIPP, they made me aware of college by naming classrooms after colleges and helped me see how college was an option for me. Take advantage of the opportunity to attend KIPP, because it is helpful in your [academic] journey.

Students

Expanded Opportunities

We are committed to providing access to enriching, engaging, safe and nurturing expanded learning opportunities year-round for every KIPPster. Our students develop confidence and leadership skills in pursuit of their passions throughout the school day and after the bell rings; we provide year-round access to multi-layered after-school enrichment programs, visual and performing arts, field lessons, and academic tutoring support.

Expanded Learning Program

Our Expanded Learning team designs enrichment clubs to promote layering of skills, support mastery, and celebrate growth. Various opportunities are offered across our schools from art, robotics, dance and sports to music, science, cooking, debate and more!

23

23 school sites operating Expanded Learning programming

3,000

3,000 students in After-School programs, with 1,500 on the waitlist

1,200

1,200 students participated in day-long summer camps 

Quality Tutoring Support

KIPP SoCal offers after-school academic support aligned with grade-level curriculum, incorporating individualized tutoring, DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), and homework assistance in various subjects to help students succeed academically. To bolster post-pandemic recovery, we also partner with Step Up Tutoring across to provide bi-weekly, one-on-one, high-dosage tutoring aligned with California standards.

Expanded Opportunities In Action

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A Look Inside KIPP Scholar’s Musical Community

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Exploring Passions & Building Character in Art Class

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College, Career & Beyond

Our KIPP Forward team supports students and alumni with individual, personalized counseling, helping them navigate any path they choose honoring their purpose, passions, and plans. We are beside our KIPPsters every step of the way to and through college, career and beyond, following every culminating student on their journeys in high school, college, and life!

KIPP Forward In Action

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College-Bound Alum on KIPP's College-Going Culture

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Ambition & Inspiration Abound for KIPP Alum

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KIPP SoCal’s Career & Technical Education Exploration 

I don’t think I would be attending John Hopkins University had I not attended KIPP. My counselor really built a connection with me. As a KIPPster, you have an advantage. If you’re passionate about pursuing higher education as a first-generation college student, KIPP will help you succeed.

Whole Child Approach chart

Identity Affirming Development

KIPP SoCal creates safe, inclusive, and joyful learning experiences that cater to the development of the whole child. This whole-child approach focus goes beyond rigorous academics and enrichment activities, additionally providing character development, identity affirmation, social-emotional learning, and mental health programs to ensure that we holistically nurture purpose and pathways.

Meeting Students' Needs

KIPP SoCal believes in providing personalized support that responds to the needs of each student so that they can thrive in school and life. We offer a continuum of mental health and specialized student support services to address the ever-changing needs of our every KIPPster. Current key support initiatives include:

Homeless &
Foster Youth

LGBTQ+
Youth

Special
Education

Trauma-Informed
Classrooms

Suicide &
Bullying Prevention

Identity Affirmation In Action

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KIPP Communities Tap Into Power of Mindfulness

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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students

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Creative Approaches to Bolster Student Attendance

I feel really passionate and proud to be a part of a community that helps reflect and mirror all of our students' identities in the classroom and gives other students windows into other ways of living and being. I feel proud I can see this kind of growth in my students and their comfort in discussing these different topics.

Educator Development

Teachers are the bedrock of our success. KIPP SoCal fosters our educators' passion, skills, and determination for growth by providing them the tools they need to be effective in their ability and desire to transform students’ lives. We support our teachers from the moment they join our team through:

Instructional
Coaching

Real-time coaching from mentors to develop new teachers’ individual growth with tried-and-tested resources for lesson planning and classroom management

Professional Development

An investment in continuous learning through on-going coaching and relationship-building, school and regional trainings, and national conferences/retreats

Continuous Assessment

Regular observation feedback aligned to our Teacher Practice Rubric, to support a positive, productive learning environment while optimizing instructional time

With the challenges plaguing California's schools, strong teachers are essential to our post-pandemic recovery. We must elevate the profession of teaching, giving educators the respect they are due and finding and supporting the qualified, dedicated, and representative teachers who positively shape and teach our students every day.

School Leader Fellow Program

We develop our leaders through a one-year project-based program aligned to the school year, addressing academic and cultural priorities through school placements. Fellows prepare for leadership within KIPP SoCal by gaining instructive and adaptive skills with a 70/20/10 residency model—70% on-the-job learning planning, implementing, and progress monitoring school-wide priority initiatives to drive student results and outcomes; 20% coaching and mentoring; and 10% formal learning.

As a teacher, my love for my students is manifested in what I do day to day from the simplicity of being present every day to the challenge of holding and keeping students accountable. Love is what motivates me to continue moving forward to do whatever it takes to ensure my students are in a space where they feel valued, respected, loved, safe, heard, and seen.

Our Purpose: Education for Liberation

At KIPP SoCal, we envision education as a powerful tool for liberating both individuals and our society toward a more just and equitable world. We have adopted Anti-Racist Policy & Standards that acknowledge our power and responsibility to take a leading stance against systemic racism, discrimination, bias, and educational injustice. 

Our Vision

We believe every child should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves, their families, and their communities. We commit to our students by fostering spaces where they feel safe and supported to be their authentic selves.

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Our Commitment to Fulfilling Lives

College, Career, & Beyond

We are committed to supporting our KIPPsters to and through their post-secondary journeys to ensure they are academically and socially prepared to thrive in college, career, and life.

Meet Our 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Our Commitment to a Just World

The Promise of Tomorrow

We are committed to celebrating the rich history and legacies of our communities. We believe in the power of advocacy and civic engagement as we work together to fight historical inequities. Take a look at a powerful example of how we worked alongside our South LA community to advocate for a safer Figueroa Corridor. 

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Your Generosity In Action

Through the generosity of our donors, we are able to expand our impact in key operations and programing:

College & Career
Support

Safe, Nurturing
Campuses

Our Team's
Development

Innovation
& Advocacy

Promise of
Tomorrow

YoUR SUPPORT MAKES OUR IMPACT POSSIBLE

A contribution of any size truly makes a difference in supporting the KIPP SoCal community.

Our Gratitude

We are proud to honor our volunteers, community members, campaign supporters and annual donors who make our work possible everyday.

Community of Supporters

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