Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, The Hope Academy Inc. ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Hope Academy Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Hope Academy Inc.'s student population of 40 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 220% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The Hope Academy Inc. ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Hope Academy Inc. is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
20%
13%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hope Academy Inc.'s ranking?
The Hope Academy Inc. is ranked #479 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Hope Academy Inc.?
The graduation rate of The Hope Academy Inc. is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Hope Academy Inc.?
40 students attend The Hope Academy Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of The Hope Academy Inc. students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Hope Academy Inc.?
The Hope Academy Inc. has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Hope Academy Inc. offer ?
The Hope Academy Inc. offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Hope Academy Inc. part of?
The Hope Academy Inc. is part of The HOPE Academy Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is The Hope Academy Inc. located?
The Hope Academy Inc. is located in the North Perry neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in North Perry.
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