9-12
Monica Samuels, Principal Upper School (10-12) | Gloria Navarro, Principal Lower School (9th)
201 E 144th St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA
At KIPP NYC College Prep High School, we see each student as unique. Our school strives to match what sparks their curiosity with what and how we teach. We go beyond traditional education, challenging their minds while nurturing their joy.
We challenge our students to reach their full potential by providing a diverse, robust, and challenging academic experience. Our advanced coursework options prepare them for the demands of higher education and beyond. By encouraging our students to pursue the most rigorous courses available, we foster a culture of academic excellence and intellectual growth.
We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community, where every student’s potential is embraced and every path to success is celebrated.
Beyond the classroom, we provide comprehensive career counseling to ensure students are fully prepared for life after graduation. Our robust arts program includes a variety of visual and performing arts electives. Students can hone their talents by participating in nearly a dozen school productions, competitions, and outside performances annually.
Our athletics program is robust, with both varsity and intramural sports. We’re proud that approximately a quarter of our students participate in varsity sports, and our teams have won city championships in Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Women’s Rugby. We also offer a state-of-the-art culinary program, where all meals are free and offer vegan and vegetarian options.
Everything you need to know about our school culture, programs, and community.
Students can graduate with a Regents or Advanced Regents Diploma and our school places special emphasis on completing the required coursework and tests to earn an Advanced Regents Diploma, based on the belief that students meeting this higher standard will be prepared to successfully enroll and pass entry-level college coursework. To receive an Advanced Regents Diploma, students must take and pass nine Regents exams: English, three Math, Global History, US History, two Science, and a language other than English. Over 90% of our students enroll in rigorous Advanced Placement (AP), Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), or Honors courses. Students have the choice of 19 AP courses and 4 SUPA courses, which can earn them college credits, along with 13 honors courses.
We provide a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure our students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam, and go on to enroll in a college or career opportunity that meets their interests, abilities, and financial needs. Students take part in a two-year College Readiness sequence, consisting of College and Career Readiness (CCR) or Foundations of Career Development (FOCD) in junior year and Senior College and Career Counseling (SCCC) in senior year.
We offer a multitude of art electives in Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Choir, Dance and Drama. We provide students with introductory, advanced and AP level courses. Our after-school programs offer choir, dance, spoken word, drama, step, visual arts, yearbook, Fall play, and Spring musical. Students can participate and perform in nearly a dozen school productions, competitions, and outside performances throughout the school year.
KIPP NYC College Prep offers a robust athletics program and was the first charter school to compete in the Public School Athletic League (PSAL). We offer football, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track, and lacrosse. We have varsity programs and junior varsity programs, totaling more than a dozen interscholastic sports teams. Additionally, we offer intramural flag football, basketball, and kickball to give students the benefits of team support in a less competitive setting. Approximately a quarter of our student body participates in our athletic program, and we have won city championships in Football, Men’s Varsity Basketball, Men’s Varsity Baseball, and Women’s Varsity Rugby.
We provide our students with meals that are nutritious, delicious, and most importantly, homemade in the school’s state-of-the-art kitchen by professionally trained chefs. The kitchen staff includes College Prep alumni and students’ family members. All meals for students are free; we provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Breakfast options include cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, and assorted bagels, as well as a hot breakfast. For lunch, we offer a main entree that consists of a protein, grain, and a vegetable with assorted fruit options. Students can build their own salad at our salad bar, or try a prepared salad. Fresh milk and filtered water are available with every meal. In addition to our standard menu, we also offer vegetarian and vegan options every day.
At KIPP NYC College Prep High School, we are committed to providing our students with a robust and challenging academic experience that prepares them for the demands of higher education and beyond. We encourage our students to pursue the most rigorous courses available, fostering a culture of academic excellence and intellectual growth.
We collaborate with esteemed institutions such as Arizona State University, Howard University, SUNY Albany, SUNY Broome, SUNY Westchester, Syracuse University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
We encourage students to explore over 25 clubs and student organizations, fostering diverse interests and abilities. Additionally, our leadership programs promote student voice, community service, and peer mentorship. Please click here to see the list of our clubs & student organizations!
We offer a multitude of art electives in Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Choir, Dance, and Drama. We provide students with introductory, advanced, and AP-level courses. Our after-school programs offer choir, dance, spoken word, drama, step, visual arts, yearbook, Fall play, and Spring musical. Students can participate in nearly a dozen school productions, competitions, and outside performances throughout the school year.
Our college counseling team supports students’ journey toward higher education and meaningful career paths. We understand the importance of individualized guidance in shaping our students’ futures. We provide a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure our students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam, and go on to enroll in a college or career opportunity that meets their interests, abilities, and financial needs. Students take part in a two-year college readiness sequence, consisting of College and Career Readiness (CCR) or Foundations of Career Development (FOCD) in their junior year and Senior College and Career Counseling (SCCC) in their senior year.
The Workforce Development Staff ensures that our students are well-prepared for the demands of the professional world. The Career Counseling Staff also provides valuable resources and opportunities to guide students through their postsecondary years.
Our dedicated career counselors work with students from 5th grade onwards, helping them reflect on skills and passions. Students are exposed to meaningful summer programs, internships, and volunteer experiences.
KIPP Forward supports students in discovering what a fulfilling life means to them and then breaking through any barrier that stands in their way of achieving it. We help students choose and prepare for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and purposes. Once on their way, KIPP Forward teams help alumni tackle academic, social, and financial challenges they might encounter while pursuing their dreams.
We currently support over 2,000 high school students and over 4,200 high school alumni of KIPP, Achievement First, and a growing number of partner organizations through 1:1 advising and robust programming related to College and Career Readiness, College Success, and Career Services. Learn about our KIPP Forward program here.
We provide our students with nutritious, delicious, and, most importantly, homemade meals in the school’s state-of-the-art kitchen by professionally trained chefs. The kitchen staff includes College Prep alumni and student’s family members. All meals for students are free; we provide breakfast and lunch at no cost. Breakfast options include cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, assorted bagels, and a hot breakfast. For lunch, we offer a main entree that consists of protein, grain, and a vegetable with assorted fruit options. Students can build their salad at our salad bar or try a prepared salad. Fresh milk and filtered water are available with every meal. In addition to our standard menu, we offer vegetarian and vegan options daily.
The Plant and Environmental Club are growing fresh herbs, like lettuce, tomatoes, kale, and parsley, in a vertical hydroponic system! When ready to harvest, they provide nutritious greens to the school’s kitchen to prepare meals for the KIPP NYC community.
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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.