KIPP Corazon Academy

About KIPP Corazon Academy

KIPP Corazon Academy is located at 8616 Long Beach Boulevard in South Gate. This charter school serves grades K-8 and has an enrollment of 1,073 students. The student–teacher ratio is 26:1. Math proficiency is 30% and reading proficiency is 38%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school has a structured environment that puts college readiness and student goals first. Respect for each other and a shared commitment to success in the future are what make up campus culture. The administration has high expectations for how students act and how well they prepare for each day. Every lesson, teachers stress how important it is to be able to think critically and solve problems. The school building is made to handle a lot of students who have a lot of work to do. The prices of homes in this city range from $580,000 to $810,000. Parents appreciate how dedicated and high the teaching team is all the time. Families seem to like that the school is clearly focused on their children's long-term educational goals. The academy wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%

Reading 38%

State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 38% in Reading.

41

Full-time Teachers

26 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

8

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1073

Total Students

Student Demographics

White 0.37%

Asian 0.84%

Hispanic 97.58%

Black 0.56%

Two+ Races 0.47%

Native Am. 0.19%

White

0.37%

Asian

0.84%

Hispanic

97.58%

Black

0.56%

Two+ Races

0.47%

Native Am.

0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1073

48.46%

520 Female

51.54%

553 Male

Student Population

1073 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

268 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

KIPP Corazon Academy Contact Information

Address

8616 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA, 90280

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Phone

(323) 457-5051

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Website

http://www.kippsocal.org/corazon

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: 7:45 AM – 3:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

KIPP Corazon Academy has reached a big goal: it has been renewed for another term so it can keep helping the people of South Gate. U.S. News & World Report also named the school one of the Best Elementary and Middle Schools for 2025. Applications for the 2025–2026 school year are now being accepted. The main lottery deadline is February 13, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at KIPP Corazon Academy have to wear a uniform?

Ans. Yes, every day students must wear the official KIPP Corazon polo shirt and navy blue pants or skirts.

Q2. Is there a lunch program at KIPP Corazon Academy for all of its students?

Ans. The National School Lunch Program partnership at the school gives all students healthy breakfast and lunch options every day.

Q3. How does KIPP Corazon Academy tell parents how their kids are doing in school?

Ans. Ans. The school keeps in touch with parents regularly through a mix of weekly progress reports, email newsletters, and the ParentSquare app.

Q4. Do you have to pay to go to KIPP Corazon Academy?

Ans. Because it is a public charter school, there is no tuition or other fees that students must pay to go to class.

Q5. Does KIPP Corazon Academy have any summer school or extra classes?

Ans. The academy often offers summer bridge programs and academic enrichment sessions to help students learn over the summer.

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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KIPP Corazon Academy

8616 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA, 90280

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KIPP Corazon Academy

8616 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA, 90280

About KIPP Corazon Academy

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

KIPP Corazon Academy Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

Robotics & STEMat KIPP Corazon Academy

Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

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