20 Years of Joyful Excellence
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 20 charter public elementary and middle schools operating within Los Angeles, Compton, and San Diego Unified School Districts.
20 Years of Joyful Excellence
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 20 charter public elementary and middle schools operating within Los Angeles, Compton, and San Diego Unified School Districts.
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal was established to address the failure of public education in Southern California for students of color in systemically under-resourced communities. 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. KIPP SoCal was established to address the failure of public education in Southern California for students of color in systemically under-resourced communities.
What We Believe
KIPP SoCal envisions education as a powerful tool for liberating both individuals and our communities toward a more just world. We have formally adopted Anti-Racist Policy & Standards that acknowledge our responsibility to take a leading stance against systemic racism, discrimination, bias, and educational injustice.
Charter Schools Strengthen Public Education
Charter schools were established nationwide to break the cycle of inequitable educational outcomes for students from under-served communities.
Break the Cycle of Inequity
Charter schools, like KIPP SoCal, offer an alternative to traditional public schools and private tuition, aiming to provide rigorous academics and a tuition-free, valuable education for students in under-sourced communities.
Literacy Inequity
Literacy Inequity
College Gap
College Gap
Racial Disparity
Racial Disparity
Funding Challenges Nationally
California education funding lowest among-state with highest teacher salary average.
Funding Challenges Locally
What Sets Us Apart
KIPP SoCal has a 20 year track record of exceptional results, working together with families and communities to create powerful, anti-racist learning environments where all students can thrive.
Joyful & Rigorous Academics
KIPP students experience more annual academic growth than peers in traditional public schools.
KIPP school students receive more days of learning compared to other charter school
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. *CMOs (Charter Management Organizations)
Mental Health Program
Enrichment Activities
Social-Emotional Learning
Character Development
Rigorous Academics
Identity Affirmation
Whole Child Approach
KIPP SoCal creates safe, inclusive, and joyful learning experiences that cater to the development of the whole child.
Expanded Learning Opportunities
KIPP students have access to after school programs, such as high-quality tutoring, educational field trips, cheer, mariachi, foklórico, sports, and many more enrichment programs that help to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Educator Development
We offer a teacher residency program as a pathway to becoming a certified California credentialed teacher in partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education.
Teaching
Teaching
Stipend
Stipend
KIPP Teacher
KIPP Teacher
BIPOC
BIPOC
KIPP Forward Program
Our KIPP Forward team supports students and alumni with individual, personalized counseling from middle school through high school, college, career, and beyond.
KIPPster Support
KIPPster Support
College Counseling
College Counseling
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rate
Scholarships
Scholarships
University
University
Degrees
Degrees
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.