KIPP New Jersey’s high school programming is dedicated to fulfilling our promise to students to provide them with the tools and resources needed to live choice-filled lives.
FREE college credits while in high school
Access to Advanced Placement Courses
Career and College Counseling
Free ACT preparation beginning junior year
Education for all, including students with IEP’s
Athletic teams who have competed and won at the district and state levels
Welcome to KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy (NCA)
Located in a state-of-the-art facility on Littleton Avenue, NCA is KIPP New Jersey’s first charter high school. NCA offers a well-rounded education that combines academic rigor, extracurricular engagement, and a deep sense of community. Students can explore Honors and AP courses, participate in a Dual Enrollment Program with prestigious universities, and take advantage of a wide range of varsity athletics, clubs, and leadership opportunities to shape their unique high school journey.
Welcome to KIPP Newark Lab High School (NLHS)
NLHS is located in Newark’s Central Ward near NJIT and Rutgers-Newark, is KIPP Newark’s second high school, serving students in grades 9-12. Opened in 2019, NLHS provides a progressive, college-preparatory education. With a strong foundation in integrity, academic excellence, and productive citizenship, NLHS fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally.
Join our Open Houses to experience all that our high schools have to offer. You’ll tour our state-of-the-art facilities, engage with students and leaders, and learn more about our extensive academic pathways and extracurricular programs.
• Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 5PM | NCA
• Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 5PM | NLHS
• Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 5PM | NCA
Current KIPP 8th graders and families will receive the “Intent to Enroll” form on January 13, 2025. This form confirms your enrollment and allows you to share your high school campus preference. This form is due by Friday, January 31, 2025. High school placements will be shared in early March. All family preferences will be taken into account, but exact campus cannot be guaranteed.
KIPP Newark high schools is ready to partner with you as you pursue your dreams. KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy (NCA) and KIPP Newark Lab High School (NLHS) empower students to identify and pursue their purpose through college and career exploration and a supportive school culture.
Through rigorous academics in a nurturing environment, our graduates are empowered to take ownership of their lives and possess the knowledge, skills, and courage to be successful in college, career, and beyond. Spend the day with Genesis, a KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy senior, and learn more about what KIPP offers.
Whether it’s honing the writing skills that help them critically examine complex texts, or learning about managing personal finance in a Financial Literacy elective, every student is encouraged to forge real-life connections with classroom learning. Colleges who review our students’ applications know that KIPP NJ high school students have competitive profiles as a result of their involvement with AP coursework.
Athletics are a key part of our school culture and community. Our 20+ teams, ranging from basketball and soccer to track and cheer, compete at high levels while teaching teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Our student-athlete motto is ‘Character First,’ because academic and athletic integrity are core values in our community. NCA Varsity Boys Basketball team dominated last season, clinching the Colonial Division title and coming one shot away from the Super Essex Conference championship.
Whether you’re on the field or cheering from the sidelines, there’s a place for everyone to show Panther and Shark pride, push their limits, and celebrate together.
We also offer a variety of extracurricular clubs, including art club, book club, the Black Student Union, and Marching Panthers — a marching band that performs at local and national events.
Our KIPP Forward college and career counseling team ensures 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. Through our coursework and counseling, we have seen amazing results.
At KIPP Newark, our mission that each of our students is prepared to be successful from high school to college to career. Students who attend KIPP for middle and high school are twice as likely to graduate from college than those who don’t.
Being part of our community means world-class college and career and technical (CTE) exposure, starting in the 9th grade. After you throw your cap at graduation, we’re still here for you. In fact, the post-graduation support we offer is valued at over $6,000.
We’ve got your back in high school and beyond with:
| Support Services | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | |
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | After High School | |
| Career & College Readiness Seminar | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| College Visits and Fairs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| College & CTE Program Application Support | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| College & CTE Program Match 1:1 Advising | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Pre-College Summer Program | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| College & CTE Program Persistence 1:1 Advising | ✔ | ||||
| Re-enrollment Service Support | ✔ | ||||
| Career Launch Programming | ✔ | ||||
| Internship Opportunities | ✔ |
Together, A Future Without Limits.
