Idea Hope serves 794 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Hope's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Hope is 0.46, 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
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
69%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idea Hope?
794 students attend Idea Hope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Idea Hope students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 20:1, 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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