Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hope School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope School's student population of 106 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hope School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#929 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
24%
21%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope School's ranking?
Hope School is ranked #929 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope School?
The graduation rate of Hope School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hope School?
106 students attend Hope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hope School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope School?
Hope School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hope School offer ?
Hope School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hope School part of?
Hope School is part of Jackson School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2020
My son is autistic, and Hope School has been amazing for him. The teachers are amazing too. They put so much effort into caring for the children at their school, and I find it to be so good for my child.
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