KIPP Columbus

www.kippcolumbus.org

Charter School 1,945 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

KIPP Columbus is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located on a sprawling 132-acre campus in Northeast Columbus. As part of the national Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network, the school operates under the mission of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college, career, and life. By providing a rigorous academic environment paired with character development, KIPP Columbus aims to narrow the achievement gap and equip its scholars with the tools necessary to become leaders within their communities and beyond.

The school is notable for its comprehensive, "cradle-to-career" approach, serving students from early childhood through high school graduation. Beyond standard classroom instruction, KIPP Columbus places a heavy emphasis on extracurricular enrichment, health and wellness, and community partnerships. Their campus facilities are designed to support a holistic educational experience, featuring extensive green spaces, athletic fields, and modern learning environments that foster both intellectual growth and physical well-being.

1,945

Total Students

178.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Columbus
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	127
Black	1,608
Asian	5
Two or More	151
American Indian	6

Black
1,608 (82.7%)
Two or More
151 (7.8%)
Hispanic
127 (6.5%)
White
48 (2.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Asian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KIPP Columbus
Phone:	(614)263-6137
Website:	http://www.kippcolumbus.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	178.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 237

Grade 1 195

Grade 2 204

Grade 3 181

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 139

Grade 6 138

Grade 7 133

Grade 8 122

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 126