Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center

47 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hope Academic Academy, located at 27225 W Outer Drive in Ecorse, Michigan, is a charter school dedicated to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for students in the local community. The academy focuses on academic achievement by offering a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a culture of accountability and personal growth. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the academy aims to provide more individualized attention to its students, helping them navigate their educational journeys with a focus on preparation for future success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes character development and the importance of community engagement. It operates with a mission to empower students from diverse backgrounds, encouraging them to set high expectations for themselves both inside and outside the classroom. By integrating rigorous learning standards with a supportive school climate, Hope Academic Academy seeks to bridge educational gaps and provide a pathway for students to excel throughout their K-8 schooling and beyond.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	4
Black	38

Black
38 (80.9%)
White
5 (10.6%)
Hispanic
4 (8.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ecorse Public Schools
Phone:	(313)294-4750
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
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

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 32