Hope Community Academy High School serves 96 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Community Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hope Community Academy High School's student population of 96 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hope Community Academy High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
91%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hope Community Academy High School?
96 students attend Hope Community Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hope Community Academy High School students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Community Academy High School?
Hope Community Academy High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Community Academy High School offer ?
Hope Community Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Hope Community Academy High School part of?
Hope Community Academy High School is part of HOPE Community Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Community Academy High School located?
Hope Community Academy High School is located in the Railroad Island neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Railroad Island.
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