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KIPP Empower Academy

8466 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90003

About KIPP Empower Academy

KIPP Empower Academy is a charter school in Los Angeles, California, that is part of the KIPP SoCal network and serves students in grades K–4. The school is located in a big city and has about 602 students. KIPP Empower Academy has about 25 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 24:1, which is the same as the district average. The school also has two full-time counselors who help students with their academic and social-emotional needs. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 46% of them are female and 54% are male. About 96% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged, which shows that the school serves a community with a lot of needs. KIPP Empower Academy focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum that combines strict core instruction with culturally responsive teaching and programs that help children grow in all areas. Data shows that about 41% of students are good at math and 33% are good at English Language Arts. The school is in a city neighborhood in Los Angeles, and it benefits from strong family involvement and partnerships with the community.

KIPP Empower Academy Contact Information

Address

8466 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90003

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Phone

(323) 750-2279

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 33% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
602
Total Students
$90556
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2164 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KIPP Empower Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 0.83%
Asian 0.17%
Hispanic 56.48%
Black 40.7%
Two+ Races 1.83%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.83%
Asian
0.17%
Hispanic
56.48%
Black
40.7%
Two+ Races
1.83%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 602
45.85%
276 Female
54.15%
326 Male

Student Population

602 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

200 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The KIPP Empower Academy in Los Angeles, California, is getting a lot of attention for its new way of teaching! The NAMM Foundation named the school one of the Best Communities for Music Education because it is so dedicated to helping students learn music and giving them access to high-quality programs.

It's really inspiring that the school wants to give students power through arts education and community service. KIPP SoCal Public Schools has been a driving force behind giving students in poor communities a happy, academically excellent education. KIPP Empower Academy is one of these schools. KIPP Empower Academy offers a variety of enrichment programs, such as mariachi and cheer, that help students learn more than just what they learn in class. The school's commitment to excellence is shown by its dedication to helping students grow and getting involved in the community.

FAQ

Q1. Are the materials available online?

Ans. The school's online system is where most learning resources can be found.

Q2. Can families get in touch with teachers directly?

Ans. Yes, you can talk to each other through email, virtual meetings, or messaging apps.

Q3. Do students have to take tests that are given all over the state?

Ans. Most of the time, online students take tests that their school district requires.

Q4. Does KIPP Empower Academy have music or arts classes?

Ans. Yes, students do structured arts and music activities throughout the year.

Q5. How does the school help students feel better emotionally?

Staff teach social and emotional skills and help students find counseling resources.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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