Founded in 2002, KIPP Bridge Academy is a tuition-free, college-preparatory, public charter TK-8 school located in West Oakland. With an extended school schedule, high expectations, and a relentless focus on results, KIPP Bridge Academy is proving that the achievement gap can be closed for traditionally underserved students. KIPP Bridge Academy is a California Distinguished Charter School and is in the top ten percent of all public schools in the state.