Kipp Summit Academy

About Kipp Summit Academy

Kipp Summit Academy is a public charter school located in East Oakland, California. The school was founded in 2015 and serves grades 6-12. Kipp Summit Academy is part of the KIPP network of schools, which stands for Knowledge Is Power Program. The school’s mission is to provide an excellent education to students in Oakland and the surrounding areas.
Kipp Summit Academy offers students a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that focuses on college readiness and real-world problem solving. Students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop their creativity through project-based learning. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and community service opportunities.
Kipp Summit Academy is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong commitment to social justice and equity, and works to ensure that all students have access to a quality education. Kipp Summit Academy strives to create a community of learners that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable.

Address:	2005 Via Barrett, Ste. A San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Phone:	(510) 258-0106
Site:	kippbayarea.org
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	423 students

Overview Kipp Summit Academy

Kipp Summit Academy serves 423 students in grades 5-8.
Kipp Summit Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Kipp Summit Academy

Kipp Summit Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kipp Summit Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.