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Now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year! We help high school students discover their path and develop the skills and confidence to pursue it.

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College, Career, and Beyond Starts Here

KIPP Colorado High Schools help students discover what’s possible for their future while building the skills, confidence, and support network needed to pursue it. Families can choose between two tuition-free high schools, both serving grades 9-12 and preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

Through rigorous academics, Advanced Placement coursework, personalized mentorship, extracurricular opportunities, and long-term college and career planning, students are challenged to grow, supported as individuals, and empowered to pursue the future they choose.

At KIPP Colorado, students will:

  • Challenge themselves through college-preparatory academics and AP coursework
  • Build meaningful relationships with teachers, mentors, and peers

Serving grades 9-12

Northeast Denver

KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

18250 E 51st Ave, Denver, CO 80249

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Southwest Denver

KIPP Denver Collegiate High School

451 S Tejon St, Denver, CO 80223

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Five reasons why Denver families choose 
KIPP Colorado High Schools:

Tuition-Free. College-Preparatory. Open To All.

KIPP Colorado High Schools give Denver families tuition-free access to a high-quality college prep education designed to help students prepare for success after graduation.

Advanced Academics Through AP For All

Every KIPP Colorado high school student takes at least one Advanced Placement course, giving students early experience with college-level academics and building confidence along the way.

Support That Continues Beyond Graduation

Through KIPP Forward, students receive academic, college placement, and career readiness support throughout high school and beyond.

Proven Academic Results. Powerful Student Outcomes.

Graduate. Get accepted. Keep moving forward. When your child attends KIPP Colorado High Schools, they build toward a successful, meaningful future.

Extracurriculars That Help Students Discover What They Love

Our high schools give students room to discover who they are, what they enjoy, and where they shine. Opportunities include athletics, clubs, leadership, arts, service, student activities, and other experiences beyond the classroom.

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We are dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. 

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Hear From The KIPP Colorado Community

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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

“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

"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

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