KIPP Through College

The KIPP Through College program works in partnership with KIPPsters and their families to ensure every student continues to climb the mountain to and through. Through individualized supports, over 95% of KIPP Columbus alumni have graduated from high school, almost double the rate of their peers at nearby district schools.

During her time at METRO, De’Ciana participated in Bodies learning center. This interdisciplinary experience allowed her to take classes at The Ohio State University while in high school. — De’Ciana, Metro Early College High School ‘16 & University of Cincinnati ‘20

Steve is active in student life at Vanderbilt. He runs a special interest house curating speakers and conversations highlighting black men on campus outside of athletics. He interned at Wexner University Medical Center’s Mohler Lab for the past two summers. — Steve, Vanderbilt University ‘20

Kaswantae participated in his first musical during his senior year at East. He learned that he loves the stage, and has continued to take voice and piano lessons at the University of Dubuque. — Kaswantae, East High School ‘17 & University of Dubuque ‘21

Kaniqua is vice president of Wright State NAACP chapter. She is focused on building community and lifting student voices. — Kaniqua, Bishop Hartley High School ‘16 & Wright State University ‘20

After spending his high school years as a competitive wrestler, Zaire married his athleticism with a desire to serve our country and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. — Zaire, Bishop Desales High School ‘17 &
Active Duty U.S. Marine Corps

Skyla earned a full scholarship to Columbus Academy, where she attended high school. She started taking Chinese as a freshman, and was able to study abroad for two weeks during her junior year. — Skyla, Columbus Academy ‘18 & Bowling Green State University ‘22

The KIPP Through College program uses KIPP’s national college match framework to ensure students matriculate to their best-fit postsecondary option. 87% of KIPP Columbus alumni matriculate to college annually, nearly quadruple the rate of their peers nationally. The KTC team support our college prep focus in all of our schools. They also work with current KIPP Columbus High KIPPsters to provide College Credit Plus courses, college and career exploration, ACT prep support, financial literacy instruction, summer program and internship matching, and so much more.

KIPP Through College is a national program that can be found at KIPP schools throughout the country. Please click here to learn more!