KIPP New Jersey

About

KIPP New Jersey opened its doors in 2002 and, in the next few years, will continue to grow to reach 15 schools in Newark and 10 in Camden.

Story

KIPP New Jersey schools are part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate over 4,500 students in grades K-12 in Newark and Camden. More than 88% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.
In the next few years, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and ten in Camden providing world-class education to over 7,300 students. By offering highly effective educators with strong bonds to families, more time in school learning, services that support a variety of student needs, and a culture focused on achievement, our students are on the path to and through college proving that demographics don’t define destiny. Visit KIPPNJ.org to learn more.

Mission

The mission of KIPP New Jersey is to create a network of schools in Newark and Camden, New Jersey, that instill in their students the desire and ability to succeed in college, in order to change the world.

Impressum

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