The mission of KIPP ENC is to empower all of our students with the skills, knowledge and character necessary to succeed in the colleges of their choice, strengthen their community and fight for social justice. We serve a rural, predominantly African-American community where 80% of the students are below the poverty line. We offer a rigorous college preparatory school open to any student willing to work hard and focus on the future. We strive to empower our students with life lessons by offering enrichment activities and exposure to people and places beyond their classroom walls.