KIPP ACADEMY OF INNOVATION

KIPP Academy of Innovation is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 474 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade 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 22 teachers, KIPP Academy of Innovation has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Academy of Innovation (KAI) is a public charter middle school located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles. Serving students in grades 5–8, the school is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) SoCal network. KAI is built on the core philosophy that students thrive when they are provided with a rigorous academic foundation, a supportive school culture, and the opportunity to develop their own leadership voices. The school emphasizes a "college-prep" curriculum designed to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate and succeed in high school, college, and beyond.

Beyond academics, KIPP Academy of Innovation focuses heavily on character development and community integration. The school aims to create a safe, joyful, and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to innovate and advocate for themselves and their community. By maintaining high expectations and fostering strong partnerships between teachers, families, and students, the school seeks to close the opportunity gap and ensure that its scholars are well-prepared to become the leaders of the future in their communities and the global workforce.

For more information, contact KIPP Academy of Innovation at (323) 406-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.