Serving 367 students in grades 9-12, Hope Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
94%
15%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)15-19%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
HOPE Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Academy?
The graduation rate of Hope Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hope Academy?
367 students attend Hope Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hope Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Academy offer ?
Hope Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope Academy part of?
Hope Academy is part of HOPE Academy School District.
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