KIPP Academy of Innovation in Los Angeles, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

KIPP Academy of Innovation is a suburban public school in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. It serves 492 students in grades 5 - 8. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 8

492 Students

# of teachers unavailable

4240 E Olympic Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90023 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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KIPP Academy of Innovation Demographics

83%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

97%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

KIPP Academy of Innovation Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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