Hope Academy of West Michigan

Hope Academy of West Michigan is an open, independent public charter district located at 240 Brown St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Situated within a midsize city environment in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, this single-school district provides an integrated academic pathway spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the academy offers families a continuous PK–12 educational experience on a single, dedicated campus, serving as an accessible learning hub for the local urban community.

The district serves a compact student body of 284 scholars, reflecting a rich multicultural community primarily comprising Hispanic (240 students) and Black (41 students) learners, with a balanced distribution of 141 female and 143 male students. Hope Academy stands out for its deep commitment to instructional and wraparound support, boasting a total workforce of nearly 95 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. With approximately 52.7 FTE classroom teachers, 4.8 FTE instructional aides, and over 37 FTE support personnel, the district maintains an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio, enabling highly personalized instruction, strong mentorship, and comprehensive student support services across all grade levels.