Hope School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Hope School
Hope School is a small, independent school located in the heart of a vibrant community. Founded in 2009, it offers a unique and inspiring educational experience for students from preschool through eighth grade. At Hope School, we believe in providing a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn, grow, and develop into confident, successful adults.
Our curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students in a variety of ways. We focus on developing core academic skills, but also emphasize the importance of creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. We believe that these skills are essential for success in the 21st century.
At Hope School, we also strive to foster a sense of global citizenship. We have strong relationships with our local community, and our students are encouraged to participate in community service projects and to explore the world around them.
We are proud to be a part of the Hope School family and look forward to continuing to provide a quality education to our students.
Address:
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605Phone:
(907) 782-3202
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 12
Enrollment:
27 students
Overview Hope School
Hope School serves 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Hope School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Verdict on Hope School
Hope School is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Hope School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.