About

KIPP STAR Harlem Middle School

KIPP STAR students participate in a broad academic and cultural program that sets them on a path to success to and through college and career. In addition to rigorous classroom instruction, we offer athletics, African dance, and Afro-Caribbean drumming electives that spark new interests, develop new skills, and bring pride to the school and joy to the classroom. Our approach builds the strengths that students need to be successful in college and in their lives beyond the classroom.

We leverage Harlem’s profound history and culture to teach current events, civil rights, the arts, and more. Personal development is at the heart of all that we do. We offer advisory programs that give students a supportive space to work out academic and personal issues with peers and school leaders. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of advisory programs, including a daily small-group community meeting, restorative circles, and our mentoring program. Additionally, KIPP STAR builds positive connections with the Harlem community through student, staff, and parent participation in local volunteer activities.