KIPP Academy of Opportunity: LA Charter Middle School Grades 5-8 (2026 List)

About KIPP Academy of Opportunity

KIPP Academy of Opportunity at 8500 South Figueroa Street in the Vermont Knolls area of Los Angeles, California 90003 serves grades 5–8. Enrollment is about 467 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 28:1. Around 13% are proficient in math, and around 33% are proficient in reading. The gender mix is roughly 54% male and 46% female. The campus operates as a large charter middle school with a full schedule that keeps students moving steadily through core classes and electives. Housing in surrounding South Los Angeles neighborhoods typically falls between $600,000 and $1M, giving families access to established urban areas with transit lines and everyday services close by. Mornings are active but organized, with students arriving in clusters and settling into classes as the day gets underway without long delays. The school continues efforts to strengthen academic outcomes and student readiness within the broader landscape of the best middle schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%

Reading 33%

State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 33% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

28 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

467

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.21%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 53.75%

Black 43.68%

Two+ Races 2.36%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.21%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

53.75%

Black

43.68%

Two+ Races

2.36%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 467

46.25%

216 Female

53.75%

251 Male

Student Population

467 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

116 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

KIPP Academy of Opportunity Contact Information

Address

8500 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90003

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Phone

(323) 778-0125

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Website

http://www.kippsocal.org/opportunity

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

KIPP Academy of Opportunity received its charter renewal in October 2025. The renewal was approved by the Los Angeles Unified School District and extends the school’s authorization for two additional years, through June 2028. The action permits the school to continue operating under its charter within the district for the approved period.

FAQ

Q1. What educational purpose is described by KIPP Academy of Opportunity?

Ans. KIPP Academy of Opportunity describes its purpose as supporting academic readiness through a structured college-preparatory program.

Q2. What student resources are available at KIPP Academy of Opportunity?

Ans. KIPP Academy of Opportunity lists academic intervention and guidance services available alongside counseling support.

Q3. How are families updated by KIPP Academy of Opportunity?

Ans. KIPP Academy of Opportunity uses its communication platform to deliver school-wide updates and family information.

Q4. What school activities does KIPP Academy of Opportunity highlight?

Ans. KIPP Academy of Opportunity highlights academic and community-focused activities scheduled throughout the school year.

Q5. What instructional resources support learning at KIPP Academy of Opportunity?

Ans. KIPP Academy of Opportunity provides library access and instructional technology as part of instructional support services.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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