HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District

240 Brown Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 314 students in HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
314 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#779 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
35%
13%
45%
6-9%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
84%
9%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,745 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,742
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,745
$17,693

Best HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Brown St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District?
HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District manages 1 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of HOPE Academy Of Westchigan School District?
HOPE Academy Of Westchigan School District is ranked #791 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in HOPE Academy Of Westchigan School District?
84% of HOPE Academy Of Westchigan School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of HOPE Academy Of Westchigan School District?
HOPE Academy Of Westchigan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is HOPE Academy Of Westchigan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,745 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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