KIPP Delta Public Schools
Primary and Secondary EducationArkansas, United States51-200 Employees
KIPP Delta Public Schools operates a network of free, open-enrollment public charter schools providing a college-preparatory education in the Arkansas Delta. Founded in 2002 with a small cohort of fifth graders in Phillips County, it has since expanded to include elementary, middle, and high schools serving roughly 1,400 students. The network organizes its work around five pillars that emphasize high expectations, extended learning time, empowered leadership, and a focus on measurable results. Based in Helena, Arkansas, the organization serves a predominantly African-American student body, with many students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. ACT scores and End-of-Course Literacy results have been strong relative to benchmarks, and alumni pursue higher education at universities including the University of Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Vanderbilt.