
KIPP Academy of Innovation
Grades 5-8
KIPP Academy of Innovation is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter middle school and is part of the national KIPP network of 270 schools in 20 states and Washington, DC.
Our interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum integrates applied learning experiences into instruction to provide hands-on, student centered learning. It relies heavily on innovative technology to support student learning, facilitate collaboration, and increase access to resources beyond the classroom.
School Core Values
- Love
- Excellence
- Curiosity
- Grit
School Leader
Melissa Ulloa
School Leader
"I think it’s really cool that we are exposing kids to the potential possibilities of careers in STEAM. Here at our school, every student has an opportunity to see if it’s something they want to pursue in the future because they all take engineering, computer science, and robotics courses.”
School Awards
2019 & 2020 Innovate Top LA County Public School
2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Middle School
School Address
4240 E. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Main Office
T. 323.406.8000
F. 323.406.8002
The value of grit that I learned at KIPP SoCal helped me remain persistent in college and will be used in my professional career.