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KIPP Bridge Charter School

991 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94607-3230
Type of school: Middle School
Grades served: 5 through 8
Year founded: 2002
Results:
2012 Report Card School Results

Contact:
Mrs. Lolita Jackson, Principal
School phone: 510-879-2421
School fax: 510-879-3182
School email: kbcs_info@kippbayarea.org
Website: www.kippbayarea.org/schools/bridge

Regional Organization: KIPP Bay Area Schools


About

KIPP Bridge Charter School is a public middle school in West Oakland that is changing children's lives. It enrolls students regardless of their past record, and is setting them on a path to high school and college success. KIPP Bridge is one of the highest perfoming Title I middle schools in the Oakland Unified School District.

Mission/Vision

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. Strengthened by these skills, habits, and qualities, the students of KIPP Bridge Charter School will prioritize the goal of a college education in achieving personal success.

Ways to Get Involved

Support - As a network of public charter schools, KIPP schools receive the majority of their funds from state and federal governments. However, KIPP offers much more than traditional schools, including an extended school day, week and year, field trips and extracurricular activities. To provide KIPP’s unique educational program, schools rely on support from community members, parents and local foundations. To learn more about how to volunteer or make a donation, please visit the web page for KIPP Bay Area Schools.

Apply to Teach - KIPP schools are always looking for motivated, passionate teachers. Learn more about becoming a KIPP teacher. Visit our Careers page to view current openings at KIPP schools across the country. Visit  KIPP Bay Area Schools for more specific information about teaching at KIPP Bridge Charter School.

Enroll - Each KIPP school has its own individual process for enrolling students. Please visit  KIPP Bay Area Schools to learn more about how to enroll.