Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hope School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Hope School's student population of 19 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
![This chart display total students of Hope School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Hope School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-uvoZsk.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Hope School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Hope School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-birbdlD.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart display the students of Hope School by grade. This chart display the students of Hope School by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-bnOZ5kn.png)
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hope School ranks within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 443 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Hope School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Hope School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-T3K5Ta.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-bcJcBmu.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-qDVvXu.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hope School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hope School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-ZbIXTv.png)
American Indian
5%
22%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hope School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hope School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-Vuzu7O.png)
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hope School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hope School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-oNq7rq.png)
Black
n/a
2%
White
95%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Hope School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Hope School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-b0LBnRf.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Hope School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Hope School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-qDVvYw.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hope School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hope School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-AZkvru.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-RDfHpX.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Hope School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Hope School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-mWBIDr.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hope School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hope School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-NVMdUn.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hope School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hope School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/2000/1632/hope-school-chart-oNq7rH.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope School's ranking?
Hope School is ranked #11 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Hope School?
19 students attend Hope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hope School students are White, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope School?
Hope School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hope School offer ?
Hope School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope School part of?
Hope School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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