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Welcome!

KIPP Ascend Charter School is a tuition-free, college preparatory middle school located on Chicago’s West Side. As a charter school, we offer a free, public education to any student, grades 5-8, who chooses to enroll.

Our mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to succeed in top-quality high schools, universities, and have a positive impact on their communities. At KIPP Ascend, students "climb the mountain" to college!

JOIN US... Whether you are a parent, student, educator, or community member, we invite you to become a part of our "team + family"...
LEARN. SUPPORT. GIVE. TEACH.
KIPP Ascend Charter School is currently accepting applications for grades 5-6.  For questions about admissions, Click Here. KIPP Ascend Charter School welcomes volunteers to engage with our Team+Family. Volunteers provide the cultural enrichment needed for students to broaden their perspective. Click here to find out how. KIPP Ascend relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and private foundations to support its unique "no shortcuts, no excuses" model. To learn more about making a financial or in-kind contribution to our school, please click here. KIPP Ascend looks for highly qualified teachers  throughout the school year. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to work@kippascend.org or fax to 773.533.1784.