KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902

www.kippma.org

Charter School 1,612 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, located in Lynn, Massachusetts, is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, which is dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The school operates with a focus on rigorous academic standards, character development, and a strong culture of high expectations. By extending the school day and year, KIPP Academy Lynn aims to provide students with the additional time and support necessary to master core subjects and develop the critical thinking skills required for higher education.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a values-based education that prioritizes personal growth, resilience, and community responsibility. The staff works closely with families to foster a supportive learning environment, often characterized by a "college-preparatory" philosophy that begins in the earlier grades. Through its structured approach and emphasis on both academic achievement and character building, KIPP Academy Lynn seeks to narrow the achievement gap and empower its students to become leaders within their future professional and local communities.

1,612

Total Students

116.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	1,172
Black	259
Asian	54
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,172 (72.7 %)
Black
259 (16.1 %)
White
84 (5.2 %)
Asian
54 (3.4 %)
Two or More
36 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KIPP Academy Lynn Charter (District)
Phone:	(781)598-1609
Website:	http://www.kippma.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 123

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 127