Kipp Chicago Charter Schools

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General information, Kipp Chicago Charter Schools

KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 209 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving 88,000 students in grades K-12. More than 10,000 KIPP alumni are in college working toward their degrees.

Founded in 2003, KIPP Chicago Schools began with a single class of fifth graders at KIPP Ascend Middle School. Today, KIPP Chicago Schools consists of six schools: KIPP Ascend Primary, KIPP Ascend Middle, KIPP Bloom College Prep, KIPP Create College Prep, KIPP One Primary, and KIPP One Academy. Together, they serve 2,000 students in grades K-8. We also support over 900 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Through College program.