Our Communities
Our KIPP SoCal communities of East LA, South LA, Southeast LA, and San Diego are an integral part of our success. Learn more about our history, commitment and impact within each below.
KIPP is Community
We honor the importance of community history and believe in the power of advocacy and civic engagement as we work together to create a more equitable and just world.
Let's Change The World Together
We believe in the power of advocacy and civic engagement, understanding that real change comes from collective action and shared purpose. Together, we will work towards a more equitable and just world, where every child has the opportunity to thrive--empowering the next generation to lead with compassion, courage, and commitment.
Get Involved
We are active members within each of our communities. Learn more about our community-based initiatives and how you might get involved below.
Community Resources
From educational tools to community services, we have curated Community Resource Guides for Los Angeles County, Compton, East Los Angeles, Southeast Los Angeles, South Los Angeles and San Diego County to provide comprehensive assistance in the communities we serve.
Family Ambassadors
Our Family Ambassadors participate in monthly leadership trainings, advocacy efforts in Sacramento and DC! Learn more about our Family Ambassador program and how you can work with our team to be the change you wish to see in your community.
Voter Engagement
KIPP SoCal is committed to ensuring that we're all registered and prepared to let our voices be heard. Learn more about our on-going voter engagement.
Community Resources
From relief assistance to immigrant affairs resources and rights, we are helping our communities navigate challenges and uncover opportunities.
Community Health & Safety
We are committed to providing access to resources to keep our communities safe, including vision, vaccination clinics and more.
Wellness Info Sessions
Join our Mental Health & Support Services team for Wellness Wednesday, monthly bilingual community info sessions, as part of our commitment to mental health.
Seasonal Read-Alouds
Access our library of children’s book read-alouds or watch and listen to new stories premiering on our Facebook page @kippsocal
Together With Our Communities
Charter public schools have the freedom to take creative approaches to meet the needs of all students within our communities through educational, action-oriented and health & wellness community-based programs. Explore and partner with us today.
Community Partnerships
We are here to champion causes not only related to educational equity but other important issues that are important to making our communities stronger. Contact us to partner and use our collective voices to create change.
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
CHIRLA aims towards a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy.
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
MAOF provides high quality social services and programs for the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army invests in the community through local programs to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however.
Southeast Community Development Corporation
SCDC aims to promote community health, education, and safety for all in the Southeast Los Angeles County.
Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund
SALEF advocates for the civic participation, economic, educational, and political advancement of the Salvadoran and Latinx communities.
Central City Neighborhood Partners
CCNP provides social services to benefit low-income families by empowering their education, workforce, and community development.
Mayor of LA
Mayor Eric Garcetti and his office focus on making Los Angeles a safe, livable, and prosperous city for all.
South LA Cafe
The South LA Cafe aims to build and empower an equitable, healthy, and sustainable South LA community by creating cultural spaces and experiences.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
The LACDMH provides a variety of mental health-related services
Heart of Compassion
The Heart of Compassion aims to alleviate hunger, food insecurity, and be a source of hope for those fighting poverty.
Maraya Performing Arts
Maraya Performing Arts is a new, socially-engaged performing arts center in Chula Vista, CA designed around our core principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.
Alma Family Services
Alma Family Services aims to provide an inclusive environment for those with special needs and at-risk youth through social programs.
AltaMed
AltaMed aims to eliminate health disparities in our communities through culturally inclusive care and support.
Wellness Initiative
KIPP SoCal’s Wellness Initiative aims to teach and provide resources, as well as access to education, for a well balanced and healthier lifestyle for the entire KIPP SoCal community (including all team members). We aim to close the gap our communities have in accessing resources to healthy living by creating goals that can improve one’s lifesyle in the realms of: emotional and spiritual wellbeing, as well as, nutrition and physical health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Charter public schools are independently operated schools that run with more flexibility than traditional public schools in exchange for increased accountability, and stringent financial, academic and managerial standards set by their authorizers.
- Tuition free, open to all, and part of a free public school system
- In California, 100% charter schools are nonprofit
- Held to state and federal academic standards
- Funded primarily through a combination of federal, state, and local tax dollars
Charter schools operate under an independent contract or “charter” with an authorizing agency—typically a nonprofit organization, government agency or university. The charter provides the school with operational autonomy to pursue specific educational objectives regarding curriculum, staff, and budget. It also holds them accountable to the same (often higher) standards of their district public school peers. Furthermore, charter contracts are required to be renewed every five years by the authorizing agency, which provides a high standard for accountability.
No. All California charter public schools are governed and operated by non-profit corporations. In 2018, the California Legislature passed bipartisan legislation (AB 406, McCarthy) banning for-profit corporations from operating charter schools in California. Even prior to this legislation, KIPP SoCal has operated as a non-profit since its founding. To this end, all California charter schools including KIPP SoCal Schools are independently operated non-profit public schools that have the freedom to design curriculum, take creative approaches, offer greater personal attention, and meet the needs of students from all backgrounds.
Yes. All California charter schools are public schools. Like traditional public schools, charter public schools are funded publicly by federal, state and local funding.
Yes! 13% of our students receive special education services. KIPP SoCal educates the same or higher percentage of diverse students when compared to traditional district schools, including students with disabilities.
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