
KIPP Academy of Opportunity
Grades 5-8
KIPP Academy of Opportunity is a tuition-free, college-preparatory charter public middle school in South Los Angeles and is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 270 schools in 20 states and Washington, DC.
Our commitment to giving students more time in the classroom, setting high expectations, and focusing on results has enabled our students to make incredible strides. Our students outperform their peers in neighboring traditional LAUSD schools as measured by the 2017 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) exam.
School Core Values
- Grit
- Love
- Honor
- Leadership
School Leader
John Coleman
School Leader
"KIPP Academy of Opportunity has a very distinct soul - we embody KIPP’s ‘work hard, be nice’ motto. We faced a lot of challenges over the past few years, but we are gritty. All of our team members and students embody that.”
School Awards
2013 California Distinguished School Award
School Address
8500 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Main Office
T. 323.778.0125
F. 323.778.0162
Keeping our South LA Community Safe
South LA Community Stories
KIPP SoCal has broadened my horizons and opened my eyes to dream bigger and to never limit myself because the possibilities are endless.