Mission

“The mission of KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy is to cultivate the intellect, character, skills, and habits of our students so that they can become empowered leaders who choose their own futures while leaving the world better than they found it.”

  • Apply Philly Charter Participant

    This school accepts applications through Apply Philly Charter only

  • City-Wide Enrollment

    School enrolls from across Philadelphia

  • January 22, 2024

    Application Deadline

  • K-8

    Grades Served

Reports

  • Annual Charter Evaluation (ACE)
    Developed annually by the Charter Schools Office (CSO) for all Philadelphia brick-and-mortar charter schools (except those up for renewal), these reports provide information on three main areas of charter school performance: academic success, organizational compliance and viability, and financial health and sustainability.

KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School (K-8) 2022
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School (K-4) 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 (Renewal) | 2017
KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School (5-8) 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015

  • Annual Independent Financial Audits
    Financial audits are produced annually by independent auditors for all charter schools in Pennsylvania. All charter schools are required to have an independent financial audit completed every year. Charter school fiscal years (FY) span from July 1 to June 30th. For example, FY20 is July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
    KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School (K-4) FY20
    KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School (5-8) FY20
    Click here to access reports from prior years
  • Future Ready PA Index
    Developed annually by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), these reports provide an overview of student academic performance in every Pennsylvania public school, including traditional District schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, and career and technology centers. 
    KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School (K-4) Link
    KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School (5-8) Link

Timeline

  • 2009

    Initial Charter of KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School

  • 2012

    Charter Renewed of KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School

  • 2016

    Initial Charter

  • 2017

    Charter Amended: Location Change

  • 2017

    Charter Renewal Recommended of KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School

  • 2019

    Charter Renewed

  • 2021

    KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Merged with KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School