Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Hope Street Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Street Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Street Charter Academy's student population of 85 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hope Street Charter Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Street Charter Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
12%
6%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Street Charter Academy's ranking?
Hope Street Charter Academy is ranked #180 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hope Street Charter Academy often compared to?
Hope Street Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park High School, Capital City by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Street Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Hope Street Charter Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hope Street Charter Academy?
85 students attend Hope Street Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hope Street Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Street Charter Academy?
Hope Street Charter Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Street Charter Academy offer ?
Hope Street Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope Street Charter Academy part of?
Hope Street Charter Academy is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.
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