KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free, college-preparatory charter public elementary 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.

In Spanish, “vida” means life. KIPP Vida students will leave our school having a strong sense of self and knowing they are leaders with the agency to shape their life’s trajectory. The word “vida” balances the past and the future. Students will honor family, culture and life’s experiences to shape their identity and unlock their potential to grow, learn, and facilitate transformational change in their community.