Our Mission
Establish and operate high performing public schools in the Twin Cities that confront educational inequity by delivering academic excellence and cultivating leadership skills to ensure all students succeed in college and life.
Our Impact
We envision a more just and equitable Minnesota. Education can transform our collective future.
250+
alumni working toward college + career goals
As part of our unique KIPP Through College program, we support students from the time they leave our classrooms to college or career.
10+
Years in minneapolis
We opened a middle school in 2008 in downtown Minneapolis. Since then we have opened an elementary school, with another middle school opening in the fall of 2019.
400+
children Impacted
We’re building a community of confident, resilient, and joyful scholars who will be the leaders of tomorrow.
Our Team
At KIPP MN we look for talented, dedicated, and experienced educators with a hunger to help the next generation of students reach their highest potential.
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The impact of supporting KIPP
The Minnesota Department of Education listed KIPP North Star Academy as one of 29 schools on its 2017 High-Quality Charter Schools List. The Minneapolis School Finder report prepared this year by Minnesota Comeback includes us on its List of "Change The Odds" Schools and awarded us the highest student growth rating of 145 schools included in the report.
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Every child deserves an excellent education and the opportunity to graduate from college. Your donation to KIPP MN provides the above-and-beyond programming and supports that are central to KIPP students’ success. Thank you for helping our students rise to and through college.
Volunteer opportunities
Are you interested in donating your time to KIPP MN? Click the link below to learn more and register for upcoming events.
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