Hope Academy

Charter School 430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hope Academy, located on Broadstreet Avenue in Detroit, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a mission focused on academic excellence and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the academy seeks to address the unique needs of the Detroit community while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Hope Academy is known for its commitment to holistic growth, often integrating community engagement and social-emotional learning into the student experience. By partnering with families and local stakeholders, the institution strives to be more than just a school, acting as a foundational pillar that empowers students to reach their full potential despite the systemic challenges often faced by urban educational settings.

430

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	427
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
427 (99.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hope Academy
Phone:	(313)934-0054
Website:	http://hopeacad.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 42