Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Hope Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)23%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
52%
Black
(15-16)94%
13%
White
(15-16)n/a
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)30-34%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Hope Academy Charter School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hope Academy Charter School?
191 students attend Hope Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hope Academy Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hope Academy Charter School offer ?
Hope Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope Academy Charter School part of?
Hope Academy Charter School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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