Kipp Strive Charter School

Charter School 312 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP STRIVE Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter middle school located in the historic West End neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, which is dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and professional life. The school operates on a model that emphasizes high academic expectations, extended school hours, and a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the achievement gap.

Beyond core academics, KIPP STRIVE Academy is known for its strong focus on character development and community culture. The school cultivates an environment built on its core values—often referred to as the "STRIVE" values—which encourage students to take ownership of their learning and personal growth. By blending intensive classroom instruction with enrichment activities and a supportive school environment, KIPP STRIVE aims to empower its students to become self-advocates and lifelong learners who are prepared to navigate the challenges of high school and beyond.

312

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kipp Strive Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	4
Black	302
Two or More	4

Black
302 (96.8%)
Hispanic
4 (1.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
White
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)753-1530
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 108