KIPP VISION Charter School

1820 Henry Thomas Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

Charter School 300 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Vision, located in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, is a public charter school that operates as part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Metro Atlanta network. Serving students in the primary and middle grades, the school follows the KIPP model, which emphasizes high academic expectations, extended learning time, and a focus on character development. By providing a structured and rigorous environment, the school aims to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

At the core of KIPP Vision’s approach is a commitment to fostering a "college-bound" culture from an early age. The school prioritizes strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, often integrating social-emotional learning with core academic subjects. By focusing on both intellectual growth and personal integrity, KIPP Vision seeks to empower its students to navigate challenges and become impactful leaders in their communities.

300

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP VISION Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	13
Black	281
Two or More	6

Black
281 (93.7%)
Hispanic
13 (4.3%)
Two or More
6 (2.0%)

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)537-5252
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 99

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 99