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KIPP Through College: Nashville

  • KIPP Through College: Nashville
  • 123 Douglas Ave
  • Nashville, TN 37207
  • 615-226-4484
  • 2006
  • www.kippnashville.org

Program Description

KIPP Nashville is a network of college preparatory public schools modeled after the nationally acclaimed KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) school model known for its high expectations and focus on academic results. The mission of KIPP Nashville is to cultivate in its students the character and academic skills needed to succeed in rigorous high schools and colleges and to become productive citizens in the world beyond. KIPP Nashville is currently comprised of a middle school that serves 350 educationally underserved students in grades five through eight, who are accepted regardless of their prior academic record. The KIPP Through College team is the branch of KIPP Nashville that supports KIPP Nashville alumni on their mission to be successful to and through college. The KIPP Through College team currently works with 5 grades (9th grade through first year of college) while serving approximately 240 students. . The mission of KTC is to provide support and to cultivate in our alumni and their families the essential knowledge and character traits necessary for success in high school, college, and life beyond.

Services Provided

  • Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
  • Career exploration and counseling/internships
  • College admissions guidance and counseling
  • College fairs/campus visits
  • College transition and retention support
  • Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
  • Leadership development
  • Mentoring
  • Parent/family services
  • SAT/ACT and other test preparation
  • Scholarships and last-dollar grants
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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 3%
  • Asian or Pacific Islander: 1%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 9%
  • African American: 87%

Education Level and
Number of Students

  • High School: 307
  • Middle School: 0
  • Elementary School: 0
  • Post-secondary: 0
  • Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

  • Academically At-risk
  • Academically High-performing
  • Undocumented Students (3)

First-Generation

  • Between 50% and 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

  • Alabama A & M University
  • American Baptist College
  • Austin Peay State University
  • Belmont University (2)
  • Beloit College
  • Berry College
  • Boston University (1)
  • Carson-Newman University (1)
  • Duke University
  • East Mississippi Community College
  • East Tennessee State University
  • Fisk University
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
  • Hampton University
  • Hanover College (1)
  • King University (1)
  • Maryville College
  • Nashville State Community College (12)
  • Oglethorpe University
  • Princeton University
  • Rhodes College (1)
  • Spelman College
  • Tennessee State University (2)
  • Tennessee Technological University
  • The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Wellesley College
  • Western Kentucky University