Research KIPP Aspire Academy charter Schools in San Antonio, Texas

“This is an extraordinary school. My husband and I made the right choice in enrolling our son at KIPP”

“my child has attend KIPP since the 5th grade and will not be returning. we were told that our child was failing, I don;t understand how he/she or any other child be failing, these students go to school from 7:30a.m to 5:30p.m. and attend Saturday from 8:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. Communication from the teachers and principal is horrible, (im sure whoever is reading this agrees) key word: COMMUNICATION”

“I was so hapy the day they informed us that not 1 but all 3 of my children had won the drawing to be acepted to the school. But it is true that they staff cares more about outside appearances and I am sure that is because of the standards/statistics that they must meet to continue in operation in being a charter school. At one time I am sure that this school was decent, but they have changed the staf so many times. My children have told me how the teachers would talk behind the students backs and used foul language. Some of the students tend to be on bench so much that instead of punishment they welcome it. That to me is like peole that get used to being in and out of prisons. The kids have made a little acronym for the school name KIPP KIDS-IN-PRISON-PROGRAM”

“My child currently has attended KIPP for two years and will not be returning. The teacher turnover rate is horrible, the Administration could use some major tweaking, and it would be nice if the food wasn't expired for once. The remaining teachers are beyond fustrated with the out of control children with there quickness to send them to bench or isolation. Their focus is their outside appearance without regards to the inside structure that is need by every school, charter or not.”

“I went to this school it was hard but worth been there they show you that they care and they help you when you are not passing and they don't make you feel dumb there. This school can make you succeed to going on high school and even college. Parents take it from a student who went there and is in high school right know, you should put your child in that school it is really a good oppertunity for your childeren. All I know this school is the best thing that has ever happend to me.”

“Aspire has changed my daughter from a follower into a leader. Mr. Larson's (the principal) motto of team and family and the small size of the school is great for the kids. The caring staff and extra hours the teachers put in daily (on-call until 9:30 daily for homework help, and in class until 5p.m.) make all the difference.The kids work hard and they do well on standardized tests, but they also learn about integrity and setting goals for themselves. I drive across town every day so my daughter can go there. Is it worth it? yes!”