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KIPP

KIPP Foundation provides general management and specific operational support services. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 72

TOTAL RATINGS: 725

CEO: Richard Barth

KIPP Company Culture

KIPP Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.5/5

KIPP's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Perks & Benefits

Compensation

D+

Professional Development

D+

Happiness

eNPS

KIPP CEO

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies

Richard Barth

52 /100

Diversity at KIPP

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies

Diverse employees at KIPP have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Women at KIPP

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies

Women at KIPP have rated Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

KIPP eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

-42

KIPP employees are -42% more likely to recommend KIPP as a great place to work

24%	Promoters
10%	Passives
66%	Detractors

Working at KIPP

Working at KIPP is rated below average by 72 employees, across various culture dimensions. KIPP employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting KIPP’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at KIPP was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at KIPP

Overall Company Culture at KIPP is rated D

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KIPP ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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KIPP Employee Reviews

Out of 65 KIPP employee reviews, 43% were positive. The remaining 57% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping KIPP improve their work culture.

43%

57%

Positive Reviews	43%
Constructive Feedback	57%

Positive Reviews From KIPP Employees

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Extremely critical reviews. You can never win here
Anonymous Review
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Interactions with the students make it positive
Anonymous Review
What did you like most about the interview process?
It was easy the people was nice
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From KIPP Employees

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Less hours and better salary. Let's criticism and less intrusiveness
Anonymous Review
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
There is no communication and we find out things at the last minute
Anonymous Review
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Communication and more meetings will be great
Anonymous Review

KIPP Company Information

KIPP Company Overview

KIPP Foundation provides general management and specific operational support services.

KIPP Mission, Vision & Values

KIPP Mission Statement

To create a respected, influential, and national network of public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond.

KIPP Vision Statement

One day, all public schools will help children develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits necessary to achieve their dreams while making the world a better place.

KIPP Values

purpose
results
respect
constant learning
humility

KIPP Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	San Francisco, CA
Website	kipp.org/
Founding Date	1994
Company Status	Private

KIPP Competitors

KIPP competitors include Voxy, Life School, and AltSchool. KIPP ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how KIPP compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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KIPP Employees

72 employees at KIPP have reviewed KIPP across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 72 KIPP employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at KIPP are not very pleased with their total compensation at KIPP, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at KIPP are not very pleased with their team. 72 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at KIPP are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at KIPP believe the environment at KIPP is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KIPP is extremely fast. About 23% of the employees at KIPP work 8 hours or less, while 23% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at KIPP are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining KIPP - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining KIPP is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. KIPP employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

KIPP Employee Onboarding

KIPP KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of KIPP's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 KIPP employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

KIPP KPIs & OKRs

KIPP CEO & Leadership

KIPP CEO - Richard Barth

52 /100

Richard’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Richard in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Richard Barth’s employees rank KIPP in the Bottom 45% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 25% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 25% for Professional Development. Barth is generally unpopular with KIPP employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and by Female employees and African American/Black employees. However, Male employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to KIPP’s competitors, Richard Barth ranks below both Voxy CEO Paul Gollash and Life School CEO Brent Wilson.

KIPP Leadership

The KIPP Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Richard Barth, CFO Michael Buerger, and CFO and Director of Operations Jana Kiena

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KIPP Salaries

How much does KIPP pay?

How much do people at KIPP get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KIPP is $123,423, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,657, or $69 per hour.

At KIPP, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $183,988 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,911 annually. Average KIPP salaries by department include: Finance at $86,859, Engineering at $136,606, Admin at $77,632, and Operations at $99,466. Half of KIPP salaries are above $144,657.

41 employees at KIPP rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 123 ratings) while 39 employees at KIPP rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies (based on 42 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

KIPP Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $83k	$83k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $111k	$111k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $144k	$144k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $209k	$209k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $251k	$251k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $342k	$342k	100th Percentile

$123,423^*

Average Compensation

$144,657^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

KIPP Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at KIPP

Diverse employees at KIPP score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing KIPP in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at KIPP across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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KIPP Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

Work From Home Policy
Unique Office Space

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KIPP PTO

KIPP's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is KIPP's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. KIPP's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	50%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	50%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	33%
$1000 -$1500/mo	34%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	33%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

KIPP PTO Policy

KIPP Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in KIPP on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	33%
	HR	33%
	Admin	33%

Candidates By Location

	Seattle	33%
	Dallas	33%
	Austin	33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding KIPP

Who is the CEO of KIPP?

KIPP CEO is Richard Barth, their score by employees is 52

What is KIPP eNPS?

The eNPS for KIPP is -42

What is the salary for Lead Engineer in KIPP?

Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 149k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in KIPP?

The average salaries for Marketing in KIPP is 195k

Who are KIPP competitors?

KIPP main competitors are Voxy, Life School, AltSchool

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