KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy

KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy is a public K–12 charter school network in Camden, New Jersey, serving 2,247 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. As part of the network of leading New Jersey elementary schools, KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy was created as a part of the Urban Hope Act, has multiple locations, and serves a rigorous college-preparatory program. KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, character building, and leadership. Students at the Academy explore STEM, arts, and extracurricular programming to grow the whole child. KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy has high rates of graduation and strong college enrollment rates with about 27% proficiency in math and 30% proficiency in reading, the Academy is working to improve all core academics while continuing to have students engaged and achieving.

On October 20, 2025, the Camden Preschool Initiative was launched to improve the educational experience for preschoolers by embedding health screenings and learning assessments in the early childhood education program. Funded by Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors and the Norcross Foundation for a total of $550,000.

Aniyah Byers, a recent graduate from Camden High School, will be studying political science and pre-law at Villanova University after being inspired by her volunteer work and her love of helping others.

On June 2025, 16-year-old football player Xyere Brooks was tragically shot and killed, deeply impacting the school community, which offered grief counseling on campus through the pastoral services chaplain.

Qns1. What support services are provided to students?

Ans. The school has multiple services that provide for academic success, mental health counseling, and mentoring.

Q2. How does KIPP ensure student safety?

Ans. KIPP school campuses have trained safety personnel, an ID system for students, and emergency procedures that help enhance the safety of everyone.

Q3. Are there athletics at KIPP High School?

Ans. Sports are offered at KIPP, such as basketball, soccer, track and field, and cheerleading, among other sports and athletic teams.

Q4. Are there summer programs at KIPP?

Ans. KIPP hosts summer learning and enrichment programs to bolster children's academic growth and leadership.

Q5. What are some accolades of the school?

Ans. KIPP has been known for strong graduation rates, strong college and university acceptance rates, and other student community service projects.