Kipp Strive Academy

Kipp Strive Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8
1444 Lucile Ave SW,  Atlanta, GA
3.6
3.7
388 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Since 2009, KIPP STRIVE Academy has offered a Knowledge is Power Program charter-school education opportunity to families living in the historic Westview area of Atlanta. With approximately 400 students and 30 teachers, the Academy houses fifth through eighth grades. KIPP STRIVE Primary, serving kindergarten through fourth grade, is located on the same campus. STRIVE stands for Success Through Rigorous Instruction, Virtue and Enrichment, which is a vision shared by students and staff alike. The school believes building character is as important as academics. While the school is committed to excellence in instruction and learning, there is also an emphasis on respect, citizenship and hard work. As a public charter school, STRIVE Academy is tuition-free and offers open enrollment for students within its focus areas. Extracurricular activities span from sports, including band and dance, to academics, including a writing program to quiz bowl, as well as a youth entrepreneurship club in conjunction with Morehouse College.

School Details

Head of School
Kim Karacalidis
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
34%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5.1%
State Average
13%
Science
2%
State Average
9.3%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
405:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
98.3%
Hispanic
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 4 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
10/18/2015
Even though you may get a lot of work, it will help you in the long run. They focus a lot on grades and getting to and through college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/7/2021
Our first year was 2020 so it was a big adjustment with going virtual. The Principal, Mr. Bray, was sure to be in high communication with the parent emails and Zoom meetings. I appreciated that. Also, the Educators are awesome. You can tell they like their jobs and want to teach. They understood it...
1.0 other
5/2/2017
Most of the students don't live in the district. They show favoritism, you have to know someone in order fir your child to get accepted in to the school. They have students there who reside in Cobb County and uses fake addresses. They need to be investigated
5.0 other
3/24/2015
I am the grandmother of a 5th grade Kippster, and I have nothing but great things to say about the school. It has a very rigorous curriculum, and there are very high expectations of every child. The children rise to the demand, academically and behaviorally. Although the children work hard, they are...

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