KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment college preparatory public schools. There are 255 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, educating more than 110,000 students with more than 15,000 KIPP alumni currently attending college. Nationally, KIPP alumni are graduating from college at 3x the rate of their peers.

KIPP Columbus, the only set of KIPP schools in Ohio, was founded in 2008 with 50 students in the 5th grade and now educates more than 2,000 students infant - 12th grade. KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top five schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first and second classes of graduating high school seniors in the spring of 2020 and 2021, 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military with over $30 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities earned.

Together with families and the community, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond.

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KIPP Columbus

Hannah Powell

Erika Gallegos

Msw Cimone Calloway Lsw

Msw Keshawn Harper Lisw

Anthony King

Ciji P.

Karen Causey M.ed

Adam Daniels

Rebecca Hammer

Edith Lopez

Ali Howard Cruz

The Leadership Team at KIPP Columbus is responsible for setting the strategic vision and operational direction of the schools. This team, consisting of the School Principal, CEO, and Chief People Officer, collaborates to foster a culture of academic excellence and community engagement, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed in college and beyond. They focus on leadership development, resource allocation, and building partnerships to enhance the educational experience for all students.

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