KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School
Grades K-12 · 21 JUMEL PLACE · Manhattan
Natalie Webb/Eric Cato, Principal · 212-991-2630
About
KIPP Washington Heights Middle School is a K-8 charter school known for its college-focused learning environment and commitment to student growth. The school emphasizes rigorous literacy and math instruction, with proficiency rates in both subjects performing above the citywide median. Parents consistently express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, praising the school's quality education, strong communication, and caring teachers. The school fosters a supportive community, offering individualized supports and culturally relevant instruction that nurtures intellect and identity. A free after-school program provides students with enrichment activities and clubs, including Chess, Photography, Step, and Robotics. While the school's Algebra I Regents pass rate is solid, the suspension rate is a point of consideration. The school's butterfly logo serves as a tribute to the Mirabal Sisters, symbolizing courage and the fight for equity. KIPP Washington Heights is part of the larger KIPP NYC network, which offers a K-12 educational pathway, including a college preparatory high school.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
57%
Math proficiency
63%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
89%100% response rate
Survey topics
Financials
[8]What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.
Spending
Total spend
$17.1MStudents: 790
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.