Mission
The mission of KIPP Summit Academy is that students, families, and staff work together to prepare every child for college. Through hard work, high expectations, mutual respect and discipline, we will all realize our highest potential and become agents of social change.
KIPP Summit Academy strives to develop in our students the academic skills, intellectual habits, and character qualities necessary to succeed in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond. Strengthened by these skills, habits, and qualities, the students of KIPP Summit Academy prioritize the goal of a college education in achieving personal success. The mission of KIPP Summit Academy is not easily accomplished; our students quickly learn that there are no shortcuts to realize these goals.
History
KIPP Summit Academy opened in 2003 when founding principal Jason Singer and four other co-founders (Cathy Cowan, Micah Westerman, Antonio Tapia, and Jane Han) recognized San Lorenzo’s need for an empowering, successful college-preparatory school of choice. KIPP Summit Academy serves 360 students in grades five through eight.
Values
Excellence | Teamwork | Optimism | Integrity
School Leader
Ric Zappa
Enrollment and Demographics
390 students, grades 5–8
- 42% Latino/Hispanic
- 30% Asian or other
- 15% African American
- 8% White
- 5% Native American or other
- 62% qualify for federal free and reduced-price meals
Contact
2005 Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Phone: (510) 258-0106
Fax: (510) 258-0097
ksa_info@kippbayarea.org
Enroll
Contact ksa_info@kippbayarea.org