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KIPP Stockton High School is a college-prep public charter high school opening in August 2025. Be a part of the founding class of 9th graders as we build and grow our new school community in direct partnership with our families!
About KIPP
We provide joyful, academically excellent education that prepares students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
KIPP NorCal high schools rank in the top 10% of all public high schools in the country! (U.S. & World News Report)
College Preparatory Academics
Our top-ranked KIPP high schools are known for excellent teachers and strong academic supports that prepare students for college, career, and beyond. All students have access to challenging coursework and best-in-class college counseling.
Our unique KIPP Forward model supports students throughout high school as they choose their path after graduation. Students have access to structured support focused on college readiness and career exploration from day one. Services include college visits, 1:1 college advising, career exploration, and financial aid navigation.
KIPP alumni are 70% more likely to matriculate to college and are three times more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree than their peers who do not attend KIPP.
Mental Health & Wellness
KIPP Northern California aims to provide high-quality, client-centered, and culturally responsive mental health services designed to support students with varying levels of need. All students should have access to quality mental health services and as such, all services are free to students and provided regardless of insurance in order to reduce barriers to mental health care, meet students where they are at, and challenge mental health stigma. Learn more about our Mental Health and Wellness Program.
Special Education at KIPP
All students are welcome! We recognize the unique needs of each student and design high quality and specialized programs that enable each student to fully participate in their school community and the world at large. Special education services are available at all KIPP schools. Learn more about the Special Education Program.
Extracurricular Activities
We want our KIPP high schoolers to explore their interests and passions both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to core classes, our wide-range of electives and extracurricular activities give KIPPsters a well-rounded and engaging high school experience.
Meet our School Leader
Michelle Marquez was born in Athens, Greece and spent her childhood in 3 different states and 3 different countries. She attended Stanford University and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Management Science and Engineering with a focus in finance and risk analysis as well as a Master in Public Policy with a concentration in education policy. She was a founding director of operations at North Star Academy in New Jersey. After leading the operational side of the school for four years, she transitioned to instruction. She taught Geometry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC. After working at North Star Academy for eight years, she moved back home to California as Assistant Principal of Instruction at KIPP Esperanza. She is excited to be the Founding School Leader and partner with familes to build the community of KIPP Stockton High School.
AP for All: We provide a college prep education. We offer multiple AP courses for college credit and all sophomores take at least 1 AP class!
College Success: Students who attend both KIPP middle and high schools are nearly 2x as likely to graduate from a four-year college.*
Student Support: All students have access to quality mental health services including youth therapy, community services, and family counseling.
