Together, a Future Without Limits.

At KIPP, we believe every child should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

About Us

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

KIPP Colorado at a Glance

KIPP Colorado Public Schools educates more than 2,500 students from ECE-3 to 12th grade. We are a network of free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. We serve communities in Southwest and Far Northeast Denver.

At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. By providing outstanding educators, an extended school day and year, our KIPP Forward program, and a strong culture of achievement, KIPP Colorado is helping all students build the skills needed for a choice-filled life.

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Students

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Alumni

78%

Matriculation Rate

98%

College Acceptance

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Enroll at KIPP Colorado

Ready to take the first step toward enrolling at KIPP Colorado? Apply beginning January 13, 2023, for the 2023-24 school year! We participate in the Denver Public Schools’ School Choice process. Admission to our tuition-free, public charter schools is open to any student and is not based on past academic performance.

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KIPP Forward

KIPP Forward supports students to choose and prepare for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. Once on their way, KIPP Forward teams help alumni keep moving forward, tackling academic, social, and financial challenges they might encounter while pursuing their dreams.

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Join Our Team

We are building a network of public schools preparing students for success in college and life, and we are committed to building a better world for and with our KIPPsters. Join us in our mission of working together with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Join Our Team

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"Our oldest just graduated from MSU Denver and all of his friends (fellow KIPPsters) are professionals and recent graduates. It fills my heart with so much gratitude to see how KIPP elevated them to a whole other level from where we were at their age. I look forward to witnessing that with our youngest, who is in the 10th grade at KDC. KIPP will have a ripple effect for all of the first-generation students graduating college. Their siblings, cousins, extended family, and friends are able to witness their success and see higher ed is possible."

Katy Arreola

Katy Arreola, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Caregiver

"KIPP Colorado emphasizes the values that encourage students to grow into kind adults."

Melissa Lovell

KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Parent

"KIPP Colorado staff and schools take pride, love, and commitment in educating our kids from the very beginning, from the importance of early education to the possibilities of college."

Sandra Chavez

KIPP Northeast Elementary Parent

"KIPP is a great school. I love how the schools are really supportive of the students and deeply involves families. The school really is like a large family."

Demitria Ward

KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy Parent

"The KIPP community is amazing! My kids are getting so much more than just a typical education. They are loved, encouraged, and pushing in far more areas than just academics."

Mia Janes

KIPP Northeast Elementary Parent

“By focusing on my goals, I was able to get accepted to the Air Force Academy where I now study system engineering in the aeronautical field. We hear the words “grit” and “perseverance” a lot. These words remind me of KIPP Colorado because we encourage each other to succeed. These words continue to influence me in my journey as I go through basic training and become an officer and to better prepare me for my future.”

Jai’rae Brown

Class of 2020

“Our experience in KIPP has been like no other. Kimberly wakes up everyday excited for school. Thanks to KIPP she has learned how to exceed her own goal and she always does her best and puts 110% into everything she does. We are proud to be in the KIPP Family!”

Karina Solis

KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Parent

"As an Alumna, the greatest gift KIPP has provided me with is a community. From the friends that have become my family to the Puentes Scholars that represent my hope, I am grateful for the sense of belonging. Those lasting friendships strengthen us to grow and advocate in support of one another."

Kiara Chavez

Class of 2015