Together, A Future Without Limits

At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington, DC’s next generation of leaders.

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Together, A Future Without Limits

At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington, DC’s next generation of leaders.

Enroll Your Child

Together, A Future Without Limits

At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington, DC’s next generation of leaders.

Enroll Your Child

Together, A Future Without Limits

At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington, DC’s next generation of leaders.

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KIPP DC is a community of high-performing, public schools committed to excellence, equity, and justice. Equipped with a KIPP DC education, our alumni are empowered to be successful in college, careers, and life.

25 years ago in a church basement in SE DC, KIPP DC founder Susan Schaeffler and a team of dedicated educators founded our first school, KEY Academy. Since then, KIPP DC has scaled from 80 students in that one middle school to nearly 7,500 students—in preschool through 12th grade—across 22 schools.

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Message From our Founder 

Hear from Susan Schaeffler, founder and CEO of KIPP DC, as she reflects on our incredible impact over the last 25 years and the next steps for KIPP DC’s future. In February of this year, Susan transitioned to an executive advisor role and Shannon Hodge, formerly President of KIPP DC, assumed the role of CEO. Shannon will lead KIPP DC on its journey for the next 25 years of impact in DC…stay tuned to hear more from her soon! 

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"KIPP DC has one of the best support systems I’ve ever seen from a school. From teachers to college counselors—they’re always there to make sure you’re on track. At KIPP DC, you know your future is bright and the staff reinforces it everyday."

Andre Hodges, KIPP DC College Preparatory

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"My family has 3 students at KIPP DC schools. They’re in the same grade, but they learn very differently. Their teachers have found a way to connect and push them individually to where they’re all striving beyond expectations. It’s truly amazing. "

Ms. Hinkle, Parent, KIPP DC KEY Academy