HOPE ACADEMY

Hope Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Hope Academy school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 514 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 23 teachers, Hope Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Hope Academy, located on Broadstreet Avenue in Detroit, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a mission focused on academic excellence and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the academy seeks to address the unique needs of the Detroit community while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Hope Academy is known for its commitment to holistic growth, often integrating community engagement and social-emotional learning into the student experience. By partnering with families and local stakeholders, the institution strives to be more than just a school, acting as a foundational pillar that empowers students to reach their full potential despite the systemic challenges often faced by urban educational settings.

For more information, contact Hope Academy at (313) 934-0054 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12121 Broadstreet Ave
Detroit, MI 48204-1550
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HOPE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Detroit, MI with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Eastern Michigan University
District:
Hope Academy
Total Students:
514
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 514 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOPE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
100.0%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.