KIPP COLUMBUS

KIPP Columbus is a Title I public charter school that is part of the KIPP Columbus school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 1,194 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, KIPP Columbus has a student/teacher ratio of about 36:1. 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 Columbus is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located on a sprawling 132-acre campus in Northeast Columbus. As part of the national Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network, the school operates under the mission of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college, career, and life. By providing a rigorous academic environment paired with character development, KIPP Columbus aims to narrow the achievement gap and equip its scholars with the tools necessary to become leaders within their communities and beyond.

The school is notable for its comprehensive, "cradle-to-career" approach, serving students from early childhood through high school graduation. Beyond standard classroom instruction, KIPP Columbus places a heavy emphasis on extracurricular enrichment, health and wellness, and community partnerships. Their campus facilities are designed to support a holistic educational experience, featuring extensive green spaces, athletic fields, and modern learning environments that foster both intellectual growth and physical well-being.

For more information, contact KIPP Columbus at (614) 263-6137 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2900 INSPIRE Drive
Columbus, OH 43224-4616
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KIPP COLUMBUS is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 1,194 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
District:
KIPP Columbus
Total Students:
1,194
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th 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 1,194 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP COLUMBUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
White
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.