HOPE CHINESE CHARTER SCHOOL

Hope Chinese Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Beaverton SD 48J school district, located in Beaverton, OR with about 235 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Hope Chinese Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Chinese Charter School (HCCS), located in Beaverton, Oregon, is a public charter school that offers a unique K–8 educational experience centered on Mandarin Chinese immersion. Established to serve the diverse needs of the local community, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with comprehensive language instruction, aiming to produce students who are not only bilingual and biliterate in English and Mandarin but also culturally competent in a globalized world.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its structured approach to language acquisition, where students spend a significant portion of their day learning core subjects in Mandarin. Beyond the classroom, Hope Chinese Charter School emphasizes character development and cultural appreciation, often incorporating traditional Chinese arts, festivals, and philosophies into its programming. By providing this specialized dual-language environment within the public school system, HCCS offers families a tuition-free alternative that prepares students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a deep connection to Chinese heritage.

For more information, contact Hope Chinese Charter School at (971) 226-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.