KIPP West Philadelphia CS

Located at 5070 Parkside Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19131), KIPP West Philadelphia CS operates as an active, independent public charter district serving the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area. Situated within a large city geographic setting, this fully operational single-school district provides a continuous academic foundation for 848 students spanning from Kindergarten through eighth grade. The student body reflects the diverse cultural landscape of West Philadelphia, comprising 792 Black, 25 Hispanic, 28 multiracial, and 3 American Indian students, with a balanced gender distribution of 419 female and 429 male learners distributed across its elementary (K–4) and middle school (5–8) cohorts.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust operational and staffing framework for the 2024–2025 academic year. KIPP West Philadelphia employs a total of 166 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, including 112 FTE dedicated teachers, resulting in an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately eight to one. The instructional team is reinforced by 53 FTE support staff members and instructional aids, ensuring comprehensive academic, behavioral, and developmental resources. For parents, students, and education researchers, the district offers a well-staffed, community-centered charter framework designed to nurture student achievement from early childhood through early adolescence.