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Laura Reyes-Diaz
250 E 156th St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA
(718) 665-3555
@kippacademybronx
As the very first KIPP NYC school—and the second KIPP school in the nation—KIPP Academy helped define the KIPP mission. Since 1995, we’ve championed excellence, helping our students build the skills and strengths to succeed in college, career, and beyond. Year after year, we’ve stood out as one of the Bronx’s top-performing middle schools, proving that demographics do not define destiny. Today, our proud alumni are thriving in their professional careers, returning to inspire the next generation of KIPPsters, and even stepping back into our classrooms as educators at the very school where it all began.
KIPP Academy students learn to play and read music, which helps build academic and personal skills. The KIPP Academy String and Rhythm Orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden among other venues with musicians such as Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Roger Waters, John Legend, and John Mayer.
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All year long, we come together for celebrations, cultural events, and family gatherings that strengthen our community and shine a spotlight on our students’ talents and experiences.
November – Family Fall Festival and Staff vs. Family Basketball Game
June – Field Day for students
August – Annual Carnival and Back to School Event
LatinX Heritage Celebration
Literacy Parade
Winter & Spring Showcases
100th Day of School
Spirit Week
Monthly Coffee & Conversation
Black History Month Celebration
Women’s History Month Celebration
Family Preview Day
We believe strong values create a foundation for academic success, personal growth, and meaningful community impact. Our values are:
Teacher-led, non-core classes that enrich the KIPP learning experience.
Enrichment programs and clubs let students explore passions and develop leadership skills.
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Reflects 6 year BA grad rates for the CPHS Classes of 2013-2018 as compared to students from similar backgrounds as indicated in the The Pell Institute 2022 Equity Indicators Report
College/CTE/Military Enrollment Rate reflects Classes of 2013-2024 CPHS graduates.
High School Graduation Rate reflects the students who have graduated KIPP NYC College Prep High School from 2013 through 2025 amongst those who ever enrolled, have been eligible to be in high school for four complete years, and have remained enrolled (did not transfer to another high school) or graduated.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
*represents our support of KIPP NYC Middle School Alumni that attend high schools other than KIPP NYC College Prep and KIPP NYC 8th grade completers that have graduated KIPP NYC College Prep or other high schools within the past six years.