KIPP Bridge Charter School is a California Distinguished School and is in the top ten percent of all public schools in the state.

KIPP Bridge Charter School

Download the 2012 KIPP Bridge Charter School Profile

To print a student application, click here.

To indicate interest in enrolling your child in the fifth grade for 2013-2014, click here.

Mission

The mission of KIPP Bridge Charter School is to develop the academic knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary for students to achieve success in the finest high schools and colleges, and the competitive world beyond.

Vision

The vision of KIPP Bridge Charter School is to provide all students with an outstanding education that emphasizes critical thinking, reading, and writing. This education, along with the promotion of excellent citizenship and the appreciation of diversity, will develop college-bound community leaders.

History

Founded in 2002, KIPP Bridge Charter School is a tuition-free, college-preparatory, public charter middle school located in West Oakland. With an extended school schedule, high expectations, and a relentless focus on results, KIPP Bridge is proving that the achievement gap can be closed for traditionally underserved students. KIPP Bridge is a California Distinguished Charter School and is in the top ten percent of all public schools in the state.

Values

Achievement | Commitment | Honesty | Respect | Responsibility | Teamwork

School Leader

Lolita E. Jackson

Enrollment and Demographics

325 students, grades 5–8

  • 71% African American
  • 22% Latino or Hispanic
  • 2% Asian
  • 5% Other
  • 15% English Language Learners
  • 5% Students with Special Needs
  • 72% qualify for federal free and reduced-price meals

Contact

991 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 874-7255
Fax: (510) 874-6796
kbcs_info@kippbayarea.org

Enroll

Contact Sandi Coughlin
(510) 874-7255
scoughlin@kippbridge.org

Announcements

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Award winning author, Rita Williams-Garcia, comes to KIPP Bridge.
Read more here.

KIPP Bridge was selected to participate in the national program, NBC’s ‘Smash’: Make a Musical.
Read about the program here. Read a blog post about the first theater workshop here.

Upcoming Events

April 19 – Beauty and the Beast Jr.; 5:30 pm; $7 tickets at the door

April 20 – Beauty and the Beast Jr.; 5:30 pm; $7 tickets at the door

April 20 – Open House, Earth Day and Community Clean Up; 9:00 am

April 26 – Teacher Planning Day; no school for students

May 3 – KBCS 2nd Annual Silent Auction

May 6 – CST Pump Up; 3:30 release for the remainder of the school year begins

May 7–17 – CST Testing

May 18 – 8th Grade Banquet (hosted by KIPP Bridge)