KIPP Heritage Academy: San Jose Charter Middle School Grades 5-8 (2026 List)

About KIPP Heritage Academy

KIPP Heritage Academy is at 423 Los Arboles Street in the Rolling Hills/Franklin-McKinley area of San Jose, California, ZIP 95111, in a residential part of the city. The school serves grades 5 through 8. Enrollment is about 454 students with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 21:1. The gender mix is close to even, around 53% male and 47% female. Math proficiency is approximately 53%, and reading competence is near 72%, reflecting solid academic performance in both core areas. The campus blends charter-style instruction with a focus on literacy, collaboration, and community engagement in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District. Instruction typically moves through a sequence of core subject blocks and collaborative learning periods that help students build both skills and confidence as the day unfolds. Housing close to this part of San Jose generally ranges from $650,000 to $1.2M, drawing families to established neighborhoods with nearby parks and services. With both math and reading outcomes above key thresholds, KIPP Heritage Academy is included among the best middle schools in California that combine academic growth with a supportive learning environment.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%

Reading 72%

State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 72% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

454

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.22%

Asian 46.48%

Hispanic 51.76%

Black 1.1%

Two+ Races 0.44%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.22%

Asian

46.48%

Hispanic

51.76%

Black

1.1%

Two+ Races

0.44%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 454

47.14%

214 Female

52.86%

240 Male

Student Population

454 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

KIPP Heritage Academy Contact Information

Address

423 Los Arboles St., San Jose, CA, 95111

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Phone

(408) 283-6260

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Website

http://www.kippbayarea.org

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: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 Heritage Academy reported that a faculty member received a national teaching award in November 2025. Fifth-grade math teacher Mr. Yeung was named a recipient of the 2025 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award, an honor conferred within the KIPP network. The award recognizes instructional practice based on established selection criteria used by the network.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main focus of KIPP Heritage Academy's teaching?

Ans. KIPP Heritage Academy puts a lot of emphasis on preparing students for college by giving them structured classroom instruction and regular academic routines.

Q2. In what ways does KIPP Heritage Academy get families involved?

Ans. KIPP Heritage Academy holds family meetings and other events to keep families involved in their children's education.

Q3. In what ways does KIPP Heritage Academy talk to families?

Ans. KIPP Heritage Academy's family communication system sends families reminders, announcements, and updates on the schedule.

Q4. What kinds of activities does KIPP Heritage Academy offer for students, and why are these important to families?

Ans. KIPP Heritage Academy has academic programs and school events that families can use to keep track of their children's participation and plan ahead.

Q5. What tools do teachers at KIPP Heritage Academy use to help students learn in class?

Ans. KIPP Heritage Academy uses technology and curriculum-based materials in the classroom every day.

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

ML

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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