KIPP ACADEMY CHICAGO CAMPUS

KIPP Academy Chicago Campus is a public charter middle school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 347 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade.

KIPP Academy Chicago, located in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago, is a public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school is founded on the philosophy that academic rigor, combined with strong character development, provides students with the necessary foundation to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. The campus emphasizes a structured environment that prioritizes high expectations, consistent classroom culture, and a commitment to personalized learning to ensure every student meets their individual potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, KIPP Academy Chicago places a significant focus on holistic student support and community engagement. The school offers extended school hours and comprehensive extracurricular programs designed to foster leadership, social-emotional growth, and cultural awareness. By maintaining a partnership with families and leveraging the resources of the broader KIPP network, the academy aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap and prepare its students to become informed, active citizens within the Chicago community and the global landscape.

For more information, contact KIPP Academy Chicago Campus at (773) 938-8553 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644-1702
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KIPP ACADEMY CHICAGO CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 347 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
347
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 347 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP ACADEMY CHICAGO CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.