HOPE for Hyndman Charter School

HOPE for Hyndman CS
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
Charter School 121 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
HOPE for Hyndman Charter School (HHFHCS) is a K–12 public charter school located in Hyndman, Pennsylvania. Established to provide an alternative educational choice for students in the Bedford County region, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning. By fostering a smaller, more intimate environment, the school aims to provide personalized instruction that meets the diverse academic and social needs of its students, ensuring that every learner is supported within a close-knit school culture.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with the development of character and social responsibility. HOPE for Hyndman places a strong focus on student engagement, utilizing a project-based and hands-on learning philosophy to prepare graduates for post-secondary success, whether that includes college, vocational training, or the workforce. Through its commitment to a supportive environment and community involvement, the school seeks to empower students to achieve their full potential while acting as a vital educational pillar for the Hyndman community.
121
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (93.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HOPE for Hyndman CS
Phone: (814)842-3918
Website: http://www.hopeforhyndmancs.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 11
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio