Knowledge Is Power Program

Jacksonville,
FL
(2010)

Knowledge Is Power Program

Community, Schools

Construction of a not-for-profit open enrollment charter school with a renowned track record of preparing students from our nation's most educationally undeserved communities for success in college and life.

Investment

NMTC Amount: $26,167,750
Total Project Cost: $26,211,209

IMPACT

75 FTE jobs
114 construction jobs
At full occupancy, the facility serves approximately 1,180 students from kindergarten through 7th grade.

CDEs

Florida Community Loan Fund, Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Investor

US Bank

Project Description

The Knowledge Is Power Program (‘KIP’) charter schools is a national network of three, not-for-profit open enrollment charter schools with a renowned track record of preparing students from our nation’s most educationally undeserved communities for success in college and life. The overall project consisted of the redevelopment of a former greyhound racing track clubhouse into educational space for the eventual operation of three KIPP schools.

MAP

Address: 1440 North McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

Census Tract: 12031002701

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