ST. HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOL 7

St. HOPE Public School 7 is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 554 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, St. HOPE Public School 7 has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

St. HOPE Public School 7 (PS7) is a K–8 charter school located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento, California. Founded in 2003 as part of the St. HOPE organization, the school is deeply rooted in the mission of revitalizing the surrounding community through high-quality public education. PS7 is known for its rigorous academic culture, which emphasizes college readiness and character development from an early age. The school operates with a "no excuses" philosophy, aiming to bridge the achievement gap by providing students with extended learning time, structured classroom environments, and a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond academics, PS7 places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the "scholars first" mentality. The school integrates arts, athletics, and enrichment programs into the student experience to foster well-rounded development. By holding both students and staff to high expectations, PS7 strives to prepare its graduates to not only excel in competitive high schools but to eventually succeed in college and beyond. As a fixture in the Oak Park area, the school remains committed to serving the local student population by creating a supportive, high-achievement campus culture.

For more information, contact St. HOPE Public School 7 at (916) 649-7850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.