KIPP University Prep High School

"Proud to say my kids have attended KIPP and graduated successfully. My younger kids are also in the KIPP system. We wouldn't have it any other way! A+"

"Two of my children graduated from KIPP and have attended KIPP schools since they opened their doors in San Antonio at the original KIPP on Fredericksburg Road. We moved and we now live in Denver Colorado and my kids attend KIPP Colorado. It's the best education out there, charter schools are the way to go. Yes it is a hard curriculum definitely not for those who are not going to be dedicated in school. If u want a school that's easy go to public school this isn't for kids who are lazy or undisciplined. I know it sounds mean but it's life y'all. My kids made it no excuses"

"This school is way different than any other school in San Antonio. Yes , it may be helpful for wanting to achieve success as in making it to college. However , this school doesn’t teach its students how to make it through college. I was a junior here last year. But I left because IB is not only a program , but a source in which gives their students a high amount of stress and a feeling of failure. The principal’s here say IB will help you entirely by making it to college. But they are not providing their student’s thoughts on what they feel about the program. Everyone hates it. Not only does it stress you out, but also takes away majority of your free time. Especially on breaks such as Winter, Spring , Summer Break...etc. So yeah parents think twice and ask your student if they enjoy Kipp. Plus the food is very unpleasant."

"I'm taking my daughter out of this school for GOOD!!!"

"My son has attended KIPP since the 5th grade. With the exception of 9th and 10th. I pulled my son out for two years because he is an art-minded student - KIPP did not have any outlet for him other than sports and their art program was poorly supported. I moved him to an art-based charter school where two of my three older children did very well and one even graduated with honors; the program was superb. By the time my son arrived at HS level, the leadership changed, [art] teachers were seeking better opportunities and things were very different. He became bored and was not learning anything. I decided to return him to UPrep for his last two years because the rigor was more important than the art...preparation for college was more important. I do not recommend anyone to place their child in KIPP unless you start from the beginning; it's a culture that has to be re-learned. Coming from SAISD to KIPP is a culture-shock. Even as a parent, at first, I was a little defiant. But after a couple of months, I realized they were reinforcing what we always believed in: integrity, pride in himself and respect for all. For some, that isn't always taught at home. Communication is huge; do not lose touch. That can make your experience at KIPP very difficult. In all honesty, I can finally say there is a choice in SA: keep up the great work KIPP."