HOPE SCHOOL

hope.jcsb.org

103 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Hope School, located in Marianna, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Jackson County School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with unique learning requirements, specifically focusing on providing a supportive and structured environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By offering individualized instruction and therapeutic services, the school aims to help students achieve greater independence and functional life skills tailored to their personal development goals.

The school’s commitment to its students extends beyond standard academics, emphasizing the development of social and community-living skills. Through a combination of classroom learning and specialized programming, Hope School works to ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive in an environment that respects their specific needs. Its role within the Jackson County school system underscores a broader commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that students who require intensive support have access to the resources and dedicated staff necessary to reach their full potential.

103

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOPE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	6
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
62 (60.2%)
Black
24 (23.3%)
Two or More
9 (8.7%)
Hispanic
6 (5.8%)
Asian
1 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JACKSON
Phone:	(850)482-9616
Website:	http://hope.jcsb.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 6