KIPP Academy of Opportunity | Grades 5-8

Award-Winning Public Middle School

KIPP Academy of Opportunity (KAO) is an award-winning, tuition-free public school that offers high-quality education for grades 5-8 in South Los Angeles for more than 20 years. Recognized as a California Distinguished Honors School, KAO excels in academics and boasts a successful sports program with eight teams across five sports, giving students plenty of athletic opportunities.

In addition, KAO's comprehensive after-school program offers diverse activities and extracurricular opportunities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth beyond the classroom.

School Awards: A California Distinguised School (2013).

School Core Values

  • Grit
  • Love
  • Honor
  • Leadership

School Leader

John Coleman

School Leader

"KIPP Academy of Opportunity has a very distinct soul — we embody grit, advocacy, and continuous learning.”

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School Address

8500 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003

Main Office

T. 323.778.0125
F. 323.778.0162

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