Excellence & Opportunity

Preparing Students to Pursue their Passions

Our Beliefs and Approach

Mission

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, our vision is clear: Unlimited opportunity for every student in New Orleans. We build schools that are academically excellent and create unlimited opportunities for students.

At our core, we believe in the transformative power of learning. By blending academic rigor with real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity and fuel passion in our students. Our diverse range of programs opens up endless possibilities for creative exploration, setting the stage for future success. We’re here to empower growth, nurture curiosity, and guide our scholars towards a world of opportunities.

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Across neighborhoods spanning New Orleans, our close-knit community of 13 acclaimed schools unlocks potential at all grade levels. Each campus cultivates its own vibrant culture while sharing a joyful spirit and rigorous Pre-K-12 curriculum. As your family grows, we grow with you—nurturing curiosity, pursuing passions, and guiding meaningful futures. Pinpoint your ideal school home now.

Our Schools

KIPP Believe

3815 St. Bernard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122

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Booker T. Washington High School

1201 S Roman St.,
New Orleans, LA 70125

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KIPP Central City Primary

3127 Martin Luther King Blvd
(Sylvanie Williams)
New Orleans, LA 70113

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KIPP Central City Academy

2514 Third Street,
New Orleans, LA 70113

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KIPP East

6519 Virgilian Street,
New Orleans, LA 70126, USA

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Frederick A. Douglass High School

3820 St Claude Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

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KIPP Leadership

2300 St Claude Avenue,
New Orleans, LA 70117

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KIPP Morial

7701 Grant Street,
New Orleans, LA 70126

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John F. Kennedy High School

6026 Paris Ave.,
New Orleans, LA 70122

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Why KIPP New Orleans?

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, our approach to education goes beyond academics. We champion boundless academic growth through joyful discoveries tailored to each child’s unique learning style and interests. Our dedicated teachers ignite curiosity and guide scholars to cultivate their passions, creating an environment where creativity and individuality flourishes alongside high expectations and clear milestones—from pre-K to graduation day.

In addition to our academic focus, we believe in providing impactful opportunities for KIPPsters to explore, develop friendships, and pursue passions within the school day.

Our robust programs, including arts, robotics, and sports—typically deemed extracurricular at other schools—are seamlessly woven into the KIPPster experience. This unique approach allows scholars ample time to discover and build distinctive talents and strengths, enabling them to proudly stand out from the crowd.

In our classrooms, libraries, and local neighborhoods, learning adventures unfold daily.

Scholars confidently navigate both independent and collaborative projects, while field trips, competitions, and performances provide glimpses of promising futures. The skills and knowledge acquired from pre-K to graduation day empower KIPPsters to continue achieving long after commencement as successful alumni.

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By the Numbers

  • 100%

    College Acceptance

  • $52M

    Scholarship Money Earned

  • 6,200

    Students

  • 950

    Teachers

  • 250

    College Partnerships

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The KIPP New Orleans Schools Team & Family – Be Part of the Journey

At KIPP New Orleans, we unite as a dedicated community of passionate educators, empowering our youth to discover and pursue fulfilling lives. Our diverse skills and experiences forge a joyful, academically rich culture where students and teachers alike grow and thrive. Join our close-knit Team and Family, where your expertise meets high expectations and unlimited opportunities, including comprehensive professional development programs. Here, nurturing each student’s growth goes hand in hand with your own professional journey, making every classroom a hub of shared learning and advancement.

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The Kippster Experience

Joyful Excellence: Preparing Scholars to Shine

For over 15 years, KIPP New Orleans Schools has worked alongside families to nurture our scholars’ promise. Our close-knit community has celebrated accomplishments big and small, while keeping equity and joy at the heart of rigorous learning and opportunity. We continually refine our approach to tap into each child’s talents and potential. KIPP alumni embark confidently on paths to college, careers, and compassionate leadership.

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📚🎉 Welcome Back, KIPPsters! 🎉📚

We missed your bright smiles and joyful energy over the break! 😊🌞
Now we’re back — rested, recharged, and ready to LEARN, GROW, and SHINE together. 💪🧠✨

Let’s make the rest of this school year unforgettable! 🚀💛

#WelcomeBack #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #KIPPstersInAction #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether

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📚🎉 Welcome Back, KIPPsters! 🎉📚 We missed your bright smiles and joyful energy over the break! 😊🌞 Now we’re back — rested, recharged, and ready to LEARN, GROW, and SHINE together. 💪🧠✨ Let’s make the rest of this school year unforgettable! 🚀💛 #WelcomeBack #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #KIPPstersInAction #20YearsofGrowingUpTogether

🎬20 for 20 | Featuring Je’Marcus Welch

“When students are given the space to be fully themselves—creators, performers, visionaries—they rise to the moment.”

In this special edition of our 20 for 20 series, Je’Marcus Welch, Assistant Principal at Frederick A. Douglass High School, shares why the Arts, Music & Culture Showcase is more than just a performance—it’s a declaration of student brilliance, identity, and pride.

📍 From the historic Carver Theater, students across all 13 KNOS schools come together to celebrate creativity, culture, and community.

✨ Watch now and witness what happens when purpose meets passion.

#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #KNOS20for20 #ArtsAtKNOS #StudentBrilliance

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🎬20 for 20 | Featuring Je’Marcus Welch “When students are given the space to be fully themselves—creators, performers, visionaries—they rise to the moment.” In this special edition of our 20 for 20 series, Je’Marcus Welch, Assistant Principal at Frederick A. Douglass High School, shares why the Arts, Music & Culture Showcase is more than just a performance—it’s a declaration of student brilliance, identity, and pride. 📍 From the historic Carver Theater, students across all 13 KNOS schools come together to celebrate creativity, culture, and community. ✨ Watch now and witness what happens when purpose meets passion. #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #KNOS20for20 #ArtsAtKNOS #StudentBrilliance

20 for 20: Putting Kids First—No Matter What 💛📚

This week, we hear from Michelle Jackson, Assistant Principal at KIPP Believe, as she shares a powerful story from the early days at the Benjamin Banneker campus—when an unexpected bat infestation 🦇 could have stopped school in its tracks.

Instead, it became another example of how KIPP New Orleans Schools always puts students first.

Through every unpredictable challenge 💪🏽, we show up, adapt 🔄, and prioritize learning 🎓—because our kids deserve nothing less.

This is what it means to be committed 🧭. This is what it means to keep a bold promise.

#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #20for20 #KIPPNewOrleans #KIPPBelieve #WeShowUp #KNOS

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20 for 20: Putting Kids First—No Matter What 💛📚 This week, we hear from Michelle Jackson, Assistant Principal at KIPP Believe, as she shares a powerful story from the early days at the Benjamin Banneker campus—when an unexpected bat infestation 🦇 could have stopped school in its tracks. Instead, it became another example of how KIPP New Orleans Schools always puts students first. Through every unpredictable challenge 💪🏽, we show up, adapt 🔄, and prioritize learning 🎓—because our kids deserve nothing less. This is what it means to be committed 🧭. This is what it means to keep a bold promise. #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #20for20 #KIPPNewOrleans #KIPPBelieve #WeShowUp #KNOS