Opened in 2011, the KIPP Academy Chicago is a public charter school located on West Ohio Street that enrolls over 350 middle school students from fifth through eighth grades. KIPP supports continuing education for its staff and places an emphasis on retaining ethnically diverse teachers to create a joyful learning environment for its children.
KIPP Academy Chicago promotes the KIPP Forward initiative. Students receive the tools needed to pursue personal academic and professional goals. Some students strive for college admission, while others hope to run their own business or serve their country. In each circumstance, the KIPP Forward program works to help kids realize their dreams.
KIPP administrators are ready to assist each student in meeting academic, social and financial challenges. Working with more than 95 colleges across the country, KIPP develops models for guiding first-generation college students toward success.
KIPP alumni have gone on to attend universities such as Duke and the University of Houston as Dave Goldberg Scholarship recipients. Each year 15 scholarships are distributed to KIPP students demonstrating scholastic promise.
Working to increase opportunities for first-generation college students, KIPP Academy positively impacts the lives of Chicago's children and future leaders.
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
School Details
Head of School
Jessica Valerio
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
8%
Niche Grade
C+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
565:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Black
90.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic
3%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/26/2025
This school very unprofessional and the principal is very rude and they be having kids outside in the cold don’t care about anybody.
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$110K - $556K
Homes For Sale
48
Average Home Value
$278,401
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,000 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.5%
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KIPP Academy Chicago Campus is a charter school for students in grades 4-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 580 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. KIPP Academy Chicago Campus has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $278,401. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Christian Alternative Academy, North Lawndale Charter High School, DRW College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near KIPP Academy Chicago Campus.