KIPP VALIANT COMMUNITY PREP

KIPP Valiant Community Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Ravenswood City Elementary school district, located in East Palo Alto, CA with about 225 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, KIPP Valiant Community Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIPP Valiant Community Prep is a public charter middle school located in East Palo Alto, California, and is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Bay Area network. Serving students in grades 5–8, the school is deeply committed to the community of East Palo Alto, operating with the mission of providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. The school emphasizes a culture of high academic expectations, character development, and a strong sense of community, aiming to close the opportunity gap by ensuring that every student has the tools and support necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

The school’s pedagogical approach is characterized by a longer school day and extended school year, allowing for more intensive instruction in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond academics, KIPP Valiant places a heavy focus on the "KIPP character strengths," fostering traits such as grit, optimism, and zest in its students. By partnering closely with families and leveraging a supportive school climate, KIPP Valiant seeks to empower its students to become leaders who are not only prepared for high-level high schools and universities but are also equipped to make positive, lasting impacts within their own local neighborhoods.

For more information, contact KIPP Valiant Community Prep at (650) 422-4022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.