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KIPP Scholar Academy | Grades 5-8
Award-Winning Public Middle School
KIPP Scholar Academy (KSA) is an award-winning, tuition-free, high-quality education public middle school serving grades 5-8 in South Los Angeles for over a decade. Recognized as a Top-Performing LA County Public School and one of the Best Middle Schools in California by U.S. News & World Report, KSA excels in academic and performing arts education.
KSA fosters a transformative educational environment where students engage in rigorous academic instruction, collaborative character development and arts & music-based learning experiences. Deeply connected to the transformative power of the Arts, KIPP Scholar promotes creativity and self-expression as one of the few performing arts-focused middle schools in Los Angeles, where every student learns to play an instrument or participate in the choir program.
School Awards: US News & World Report Best Public Middle School (2022) & Innovate, Top LA County Public School (2019 & 2020).
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School Core Values
- Love
- Integrity
- Scholarship
- Grit
School Leader
Tommy McConnell
School Leader
"KIPP Scholar Academy is rooted in the belief that our students are the composers of our future. They collectively possess the power to envision, orchestrate, and lead the world they wish to inhabit.”
Applications Open for 2026-27 School Year
Don't miss your chance: interest period for lotteries closes February 6, 2026! Please fill out this quick 5-minute application to get started.
Grades 5-8
School Address
Main Office
T. 323.292.2272
F. 323.292.2555
South LA Community Stories
12 KIPP SoCal schools have earned distinguished recognition from the California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition as part of their statewide program.
Ethan from KIPP Scholar, Justin from KIPP LA Prep, and Julianna from KIPP Adelante each received a scholarship from Delta Air Lines to attend the National Flight Academy (NFA).
We are absolutely thrilled to showcase three remarkable KIPP Scholar Academy siblings who have turned their dreams into reality!
KIPP SoCal has broadened my horizons and opened my eyes to dream bigger and to never limit myself because the possibilities are endless.
