KIPP North Star
School performance rating
About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
KIPP Minnesota offers the YMCA-Beacons extracurricular after-school programming. In addition, KIPP has a range of sports teams & other programming, including basketball & clubs.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend KIPP North Star are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact the KIPP Minnesota Front Office Team at (612) 287-9700 or enroll@kippminnesota.org.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
0%
Academic programming
KIPP’s academic programming is focused on preparing students for college & life beyond. Students have opportunities every day to foster & develop independence. From student-led discussions, to analyzing texts, to researching & visiting local colleges, KIPP students grow by stepping out of their comfort zone & succeeding in new situations. The school’s academic programming is also centered around ensuring that each individual student’s academic needs are understood & met. They understand that students are unique–some may need extra support or extra challenges, & they strive to know & provide that. KIPP infuses joy & a love of learning into academics. Teachers pay attention to even the smallest details, from classroom environment to lesson plan design, to make sure students have fun & stay engaged. KIPP offers arts-focused & STEAM programming, with an early focus on literacy.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, College Prep, Personalized Learning, STEM/STEAM
Special education programming
KIPP Minnesota holistically serves students in Special Education. Their approach serves the individualized needs of all students with disabilities by partnering with teachers, families, & providers to ensure that all needs are met & students can thrive. KIPP’s goal is to individualize content for students, while allowing them to access the least restrictive environment.
English language learner programming
KIPP Minnesota offers programming for students where English is a new language. The primary purpose of the ELL program is to provide students with an educational environment that gives them the best opportunity for success. KIPP’s ELL program is highly personalized & focuses on developing speaking skills, with the integration of reading & writing as the student progresses.
Proficiency
0 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
1 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
This school does not have data for the 2024 year
This school does not have data for the 2024 year
Climate
8%
School values
KIPP’s culture & values are grounded in love & respect. The school is centered on community, joy, & communication. They believe that students do not care how much you know until they do not know how much you care. Strong relationships between families, students, & teachers are part of KIPP’s DNA. Students, staff, & families come together regularly to celebrate student accomplishments & talk about school happenings to build their village & community. Together with families & communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills & confidence to pursue the paths they choose–college, career, & beyond–so they can lead fulfilling lives & build a more just world.
Discipline Policy
KIPP Minnesota provides a safe, structured, & nurturing environment so that students thrive & maximize their learning. The school prioritizes student safety & ensures that their discipline practices reflect that, & that they are equitable & fair. The school helps students foster the social & emotional skills essential for their success & well-being.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
58%
Equity vision
KIPP is building schools that are preparing students for success in college & life. They are committed to building a better world for & with KIPP students & families. Their strength & resolve, their health as a team & a family, their productivity & effectiveness, & the quality of the decisions they make are all rooted in the school’s diversity. KIPP strives to create an environment in which every member of the community can bring their full identity & experience to work. They embrace, honor, & celebrate differences across race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical abilities, socio-economic class, & other characteristics that make up each individual’s unique identity.
