KIPP Colorado Schools is a local network of free, college-preparatory public charter schools whose mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character strengths necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. Since opening our first school in Southwest Denver in 2002, KIPP Colorado has grown to operate five schools in some of Denver's most underserved neighborhoods. With over 1,800 students across our schools in Southwest and Far Northeast Denver and 500+ alumni, KIPP Colorado focuses its programming on three major contributors to student success: rigorous academics, strong character development, and our KIPP Through College program, which prepares students for acceptance to, and ultimate success in, college.