More Time

Students at our schools spend approximately 50 percent more time in school than their public school peers. This means more time for reading, math, science, and history, as well as time in the daily schedule for art, music, and physical education. Students behind in reading or math have time during the school day to catch up academically.

Focus on Results

Our teachers use assessments in their classrooms to monitor the performance of their students and to check their teaching methods against students’ understanding of the material. Our teachers ensure that each student masters the content of every lesson.

Power to Lead

School leaders have control over decision making, including budgetary decisions, hiring choices, and day-to-day operations of the school. Decisions are made at the level closest to students by the people who best know and understand students’ needs.

High Expectations

KIPP New Orleans holds high expectations for all of our students and teachers. Our schools are based on the deep conviction that all of our students can and will achieve at the high academic levels necessary for success in college and beyond.

Choice and Commitment

KIPP New Orleans’ schools are open enrollment, public charter schools. All students choose to attend a KIPP school, and all teachers, students, and parents sign the Commitment to Excellence, an agreement between home, student, and school to do whatever it takes to help each child succeed.