Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently serves nearly 2000 students Kindergarten through twelf ... th grade at a campus built on the grounds of a former golf course in Northeast Columbus. During the 2017-2018 school year, and for the second year in a row, KIPP Columbus had the highest amount of academic growth of any charter school in Ohio. The mission of KIPP Columbus is to create a system of schools where students develop the intellectual, academic, and social skills needed to understand and take action on issues they encounter in everyday life. By establishing a rigorous, safe, and personalized learning environment, KIPP Columbus will foster a culture of responsibility and service and empower all students to become active and engaged citizens. Our vision is to ensure that all students in our community will have access to a transformational education that empowers them with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college and life. read more