KIPP Bay Area Schools operates 11 high-achieving public schools in educationally underserved communities, developing in our students the knowledge, skills and character essential to thrive in college, shape their futures, and positively impact the world. Through the collective hard work and commitment of teachers, students, and families, KIPP students complete college at a rate that is above the national average for all students and four times higher than students of similar economic backgrounds. In these schools, nearly 4,700 students are being prepared for success in college and the competitive world beyond.