Idea Hope serves 873 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Hope's student population of 873 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Hope is 0.50, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idea Hope?
873 students attend Idea Hope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Idea Hope students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Hope?
Idea Hope has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idea Hope offer ?
Idea Hope offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Idea Hope part of?
Idea Hope is part of IDEA School District.
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