KIPP LA Schools

KIPP LA Schools is a non-profit charter school management organization that operates KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) schools in underserved communities in Los Angeles. It is in the process of expanding from five to fourteen schools by 2016. This project will support renovation of a former retail site in East Los Angeles to provide a long-term facility for KIPP Raíces Academy elementary school, the first new school in KIPP’s expansion effort in Los Angeles. Since opening in summer 2008, KIPP Raíces achieved strong results, despite the challenge of operating in tight quarters and on a split campus. By providing KIPP Raíces a suitable long-term home, the school will be able to grow from 300 students in grades K-2 to 500 students in grades K-4 by 2012.