KIPP Scholar Academy KIPP Scholar Academy (KSA) has offered a tuition-free, high-quality education for grades 5-8 in South Los Angeles for over a decade. Recognized as a Top-Performing LA County Public School and one of the Best Middle Schools in California by U.S. News & World Report, KSA excels in academic and performing arts education.

KSA fosters a transformative educational environment where students engage in rigorous academic instruction, collaborative character development and arts & music-based learning experiences. Deeply connected to the transformative power of the Arts, KIPP Scholar promotes creativity and self-expression as one of the few performing arts-focused middle schools in Los Angeles, where every student learns to play an instrument or participate in the choir program.