KIPP Philosophers Academy District

Located at 1999 East 102nd Street in Los Angeles, California, KIPP Philosophers Academy District operates as an active independent charter district situated within the vibrant urban landscape of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. Designed to guide students through a crucial stage of their academic journeys, the district serves a focused upper-elementary and middle school grade range spanning from 5th through 8th grade on its single school campus. The student body comprises 398 enrolled learners, fostering a culturally rich community made up predominantly of Hispanic and African American students, along with representation from multiracial and other diverse backgrounds.

To foster a supportive and engaging learning environment, KIPP Philosophers Academy maintains a comprehensive staffing structure tailored to student success. The district employs nearly 38 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 50 support personnel, creating a total team of approximately 88 full-time staff members. This favorable staff-to-student ratio—roughly 10 students per teacher—allows for individualized instruction and strong academic mentorship during the critical middle school years. Families and researchers seeking additional information about the academy’s offerings can visit their official portal online at www.kippsocal.org/philosophers/index or contact the district directly by phone at (323) 584-6664.