Hope Academy

Northern Region Educational Services Commission

www.nresc.org/programs/schools/hope-academy

124 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hope Academy, located at 266 Harrison Street in Passaic, New Jersey, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing tailored academic and therapeutic support. The school primarily serves students who require a more structured, individualized environment than what is typically found in traditional public school settings. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Hope Academy aims to address the specific social, emotional, and learning needs of its student body, fostering an environment where students can overcome personal or academic hurdles.

The program at Hope Academy is designed to integrate core curriculum requirements with a holistic approach to student development. The faculty emphasizes character building, behavioral growth, and academic achievement, often working closely with families and external support systems to ensure a comprehensive educational experience. Located in the heart of Passaic, the school acts as a vital resource for students seeking a focused, alternative pathway to graduation and long-term success.

124

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	109
Black	15

Hispanic
109 (87.9 %)
Black
15 (12.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northern Region Educational Services Commission
Phone:	(973)928-1509
Website:	http://www.nresc.org/programs/schools/hope-academy
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 90