Hope

Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, Hope ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hope's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hope ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
34%
≤10%
47%
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
≤20%
87%
(22-23)
61.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hope's ranking?
Hope is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hope often compared to?
Hopeis often viewed alongside schools like East Hills Academy, Danbury Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope?
The graduation rate of Hope is 20%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hope?
231 students attend Hope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hope students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope?
Hope has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hope offer ?
Hope offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hope part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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