KIPP New Jersey students often outperform the district and perform similarly to state test averages. A 2023 Mathematica study found that KIPP middle and high school graduates have far higher college completion rates than their peers who did not gain admission to KIPP schools; the effect was great enough to nearly close college completion gap between Black and Hispanic students and their peers.

Our students are nearly 3 times more likely to graduate college than their peers. Our dedicated KIPP Forward team of college and career counselors will support them even after they’ve left our school hallways.

Our schools offer expert academic support teams that track student data and progress so that teachers can know exactly how to target education for student success. We choose top-notch teachers who want to be part of a close-knit, caring community whose sole focus is on the achievement of every student.

Our schools are open to all students, including those with special needs and varied abilities. Our dedicated team of special education teachers partner with students and their families to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that supports every learner in reaching their academic and behavioral goals. With a full range of service providers, we are able to meet your child’s needs as outlined in their IEP. We offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech services, counseling and opportunities for learning in the environment that best serves the student.

KIPP NJ has a whole-team, strategic approach to supporting the social emotional and behavioral health of our students.. Students with IEPs, if needed, receive individual or group counseling services. School social workers support crisis intervention, provide guidance and consultation to school teams on effective academic and behavioral interventions, and support with linkage to community providers and partners for mental health support to address the ever-changing needs of our students and their families.