KIPP Academy Nashville (KAN) is a free, open-enrollment public charter school in the heart of East Nashville that offers a rigorous college preparatory program combined with character instruction that align with our core values:

• Grit: When we show grit, we work hard to reach our goals.
• Shine: When we shine, we always do our best.
• Team – When we show team, we respect and help each other.

Founded in 2005 by Randy Dowell, KAN has grown from its inaugural class of 5th graders to a full-service middle school, educating grades five through eight. KAN was a 2015 SCORE Prize Finalist, has been named a Tennessee Reward School for top 5% student growth in the state, and has been recognized by the Education Consumers Foundation for top K-8 student growth in Middle Tennessee. The school’s extracurricular activities include soccer, cross-country, track, step, student council, and journalism. In addition, KAN touts a world-class performance choir led by 2015 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, Marvis Moore.

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In the 2016-2017 school year, KAN students achieved the highest year over year academic growth possible and ranked among the best in the city. KAN also outperformed the district and the state in ELA, Math and Science in the end of the year TNReady exam.

KIPP Academy Nashville is open to all students who are residents of Davidson County. Seats are limited. Enroll today for the 2018-19 school year!

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