KIPP Houston

Who we are. KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, was founded in Houston in 1994 toprepare students with theacademic and intellectual skills, knowledge, habits, and character traitsnecessary to succeed at all levels of Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college, and the competitive world beyond. KIPP has grown into a nationwide movement of more than 50 schools. In Houston, KIPP serves early childhood/elementary, middle school, and high school students with a growing family of schools.

What we do. KIPP builds a partnership among parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first. By providing outstanding educators, more time in school learning, and a strong culture of achievement, KIPP is helping all students climb the mountain to college.

Why it matters. Every day, KIPP students across the nation are proving that demography does not define destiny. Eighty percent of our students are low-income, and 90 percent are African American or Latino. Nationally, more than 90 percent of KIPP middle school students have gone on to college-preparatory high schools, and more than 80 percent of KIPP alumni have gone on to college.