KIPP Academy Chicago Campus

Charter School 606 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
606
Total Students
62.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic18
Black551
Two or More33
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    551 (90.9 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (5.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.0 %)
  • White
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)938-8553
Website: http://www.kippchicago.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 89
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 56
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten58
Grade 187
Grade 289
Grade 389
Grade 422
Grade 526
Grade 656
Grade 791
Grade 888
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30249.8%
Male30450.2%
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