Hope High School
Hope High School serves 616 students in grades 9-12.
Hope High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hope High School's student population of 616 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hope High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hope High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
43%
20%
White
19%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Hope High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hope High School?
616 students attend Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hope High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope High School?
Hope High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope High School offer ?
Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope High School part of?
Hope High School is part of HOPE School District.
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