Vision statement

To have all stakeholders working together toward the common goal of providing opportunities by which all students may reach their optimum level of achievement.  We envision meeting the needs of students by addressing not only academic, but also emotional and social needs, in effort to prepare each student for college.  Students will then carry behaviors and knowledge that will enable them to become productive citizens. 

Mission statement

To build character and prepare all students with the optimum academic and social skills necessary in order to succeed in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. 

In the summer of 2005, KIPP Tulsa contracted with the Tulsa Public School District to start and manage a free, public middle school with a great deal of autonomy. KIPP Tulsa is designed to accommodate 90 fifth grade students adding a grade each year until reaching full capacity of approximately 360 students ultimately serving grades 5 through 8.

“KIPP is a place that helps you realize how smart you really are…if you believe.”
– KIPP Tulsa student

KIPP Tulsa is modeled after the nationally acclaimed Knowledge Is Power Program which has over forty-five schools operating in urban and rural communities throughout the country. In alignment with state and national standards as well as the KIPP national model, KIPP Tulsa takes an innovative, strategic approach to education while providing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

At KIPP Tulsa, we know there are no shortcuts – no excuses to success. Therefore, we make great strides to create and reinforce a culture that builds character, raises student achievement, and demands energized, high quality instruction. This proven approach combined with more time in school and a strong commitment to learning helps transform educationally, disadvantaged youth into scholars!