Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Hope Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Academy's student population of 75 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hope Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
88%
34%
Black
12%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hope Academy?
75 students attend Hope Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hope Academy students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hope Academy offer ?
Hope Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hope Academy part of?
Hope Academy is part of Northern Region Educational Services Commission School District.
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