

20 years of learning, leadership, and joy
20 years of learning, leadership, and joy
Twenty years ago, a small group of determined 5th grade families and educators opened a new school in West Oakland. Their vision was to create a school that would challenge and nurture every student, regardless of their background, to reach their full potential. Together, they launched KIPP’s first school in California and laid the foundation for two decades of progress, joy, and transformational public education for 11,000 Northern California students to come.
KIPP has been built by moments like these. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we look back at these moments and the growth they’ve helped inspire in our 2022 Impact Report.
Our work is more critical than ever as we address the lasting effects of the pandemic which are disproportionately impacting our communities, and we are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our families and supporters as we work together to support our students as they pursue their greatest aspirations and create a future without limits.
To honor our first two decades, we have partnered with StoryCorps to capture and share stories from our KIPP community with the world. Listen to our students, alumni, parents, and teachers tell their own stories about where we’ve been, who we are today, and what is still to come.
What does it mean to be a part of the KIPP community?
Our History


Our first school
KIPP Bridge opens in West Oakland with 75 students. It is the first KIPP school west of the Rockies.
KIPP Bridge opens in West Oakland with 75 students. It is the first KIPP school west of the Rockies.


Growing our impact
Four more KIPP middle schools are now open in the Bay Area.
Four more KIPP middle schools are now open in the Bay Area.


Adding high school
Our region opens the first ever KIPP high school in San Lorenzo. All KIPP Northern California high schools will be regularly ranked among the top in the country.
Our region opens the first ever KIPP high school in San Lorenzo. All KIPP Northern California high schools will be regularly ranked among the top in the country.


Academic excellence
By 2012, all KIPP middle schools receive the California Distinguished School Award.
By 2012, all KIPP middle schools receive the California Distinguished School Award.


Expanding to elementary
We open our inaugural elementary school in Redwood City, paving the way for a full K-12 KIPP education for the first time.
We open our inaugural elementary school in Redwood City, paving the way for a full K-12 KIPP education for the first time.


New horizons
KIPP opens its first of 5 schools in Stockton, and Cherese Brauer becomes CEO.
KIPP opens its first of 5 schools in Stockton, and Cherese Brauer becomes CEO.


20 Years of Impact
We celebrate 18 schools and two decades of learning, growth, and community in Northern California!
We celebrate 18 schools and two decades of learning, growth, and community in Northern California!
A KIPP mom and her son reflect on their family’s journey with KIPP.









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