KIPP Summit will campus will be closed for the remainder of the school year but we are still teaching! Visit our distance learning & online learning tools pages for more information and support.
Food Distribution Location: KIPP Summit is a food-pickup location! Tuesdays only from 9am-1pm. Drive through gate, wear a mask, remain in vehicle at all times. Meals for children 18 years and under, and adults with disabilities. A week of meals provided (5 breakfasts and lunches, fruit, and milk).
KIPP has a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more about our commitment here.
Applications are now OPEN for the 2021-22 school year!
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Mission
KIPP Summit Academy students, families, and staff prepare every child to go to and through college and lead choice-filled lives. KIPP Summit is a team and a family defined by growth mindsets, self-reflection, and mutual respect. Through teamwork and academic excellence, KIPP Summit students become passionate readers and critical thinkers who realize their highest potential to benefit themselves, their families, and their community.
Honors
Top Bay Area Public Schools for Underserved Students
Distinguished California School 2019
2017-18 California Honor Roll
2014 National Blue Ribbon recipient
Values
Responsibility | Integrity | Curiosity | Teamwork
Enrollment Information
Applications for the 2020-21 academic year are now closed.
To submit an application or inquire about your status on the waitlist, please login to SchoolMint account at kippnorcal.schoolmint.net/.
For questions, contact our office: by phone for English and Spanish (510)-318-0409 and for English and Mandarin (510)506-1713 , fax 510.258.0097, or email front.desk@kippsummit.org.
Student Community
416
Number of Students
5–8
Grades Served
96%
Students of Color
70%
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch
5%
Receive special education services
26%
English language learners
What Makes KIPP Different?
With a focus on character and academics, our free public charter schools prepare students for success in college and opportunity in life.
High Expectations
Clearly defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that creates and reinforces a culture of achievement and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.
Strength of Character
We believe that our students need both a strong academic foundation and well-developed character strengths to succeed in college and the world beyond.
Highly Skilled Teachers & Leaders
We empower educators to lead school teams and invest in training to help them grow as professionals.
Safe & Structured Environments
Our schools provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment so that our students thrive and maximize their learning.
KIPP Through College
Counselors support students as they prepare for college and career, and navigate social, academic, and financial challenges while in college.