Kipp Bridge Academy

About Kipp Bridge Academy

Kipp Bridge Academy is a public charter school located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is part of the KIPP network of schools, a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools. Kipp Bridge Academy was founded in 2011 and currently serves students in grades 5-8. The school’s mission is to prepare students for success in college and in life by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education and a culture of achievement, effort, and character.
Kipp Bridge Academy provides a rigorous academic program that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and a variety of clubs and student organizations. Kipp Bridge Academy also offers a variety of support services to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. These services include a full-time social worker, a school counselor, and an after-school program.
Kipp Bridge Academy is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strict code of conduct and a zero-tolerance policy for bullying. Kipp Bridge Academy also works to create a positive school culture by fostering a sense of community and respect among students and staff.

Address:	1700 Market St. Oakland, CA 94607
Phone:	(510) 874-7255
Site:	kippbayarea.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	560 students

Overview Kipp Bridge Academy

Kipp Bridge Academy serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Kipp Bridge Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Verdict on Kipp Bridge Academy

Kipp Bridge Academy is ranked within the bottom 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 Bridge Academy is 0.61, 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.