Welcome to KIPP LEAD College Prep Charter School

Leadership, Empathy, Achievement, Determination

"I wake up at 5:45 a.m. to catch the bus at 6:30 a.m. It's worth it. At other schools you might not learn half the stuff we're learning here." - Ahmad, Class of 2015

KIPP LEAD College Prep is a tuition-free, college preparatory middle school located in Gary, Indiana. Our school values are leadership, empathy, achievement and determination. Our mission is to empower students with the character, knowledge, and leadership skills necessary to graduate from college and help change the world.

KIPP LEAD College Prep (KLCP) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. KLCP does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin during the student enrollment or employment process.