BOB HOPE SCHOOL

www.bobhopeschool.org

Charter School 465 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bob Hope School, located in Port Arthur, Texas, is a public charter school system that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Named after the legendary entertainer, the school is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities to a diverse student body. By focusing on academic excellence, character development, and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its students—many of whom are from underserved backgrounds—for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its bilingual educational approach and its commitment to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student achievement. Beyond core academics, Bob Hope School integrates extracurricular programs, athletics, and cultural activities to create a well-rounded experience. With a mission rooted in equity and opportunity, the school serves as a significant educational anchor in the Port Arthur community, aiming to bridge achievement gaps and empower students to reach their full potential.

465

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	441
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
441 (94.8 %)
Black
18 (3.9 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Phone:	(409)983-3244
Website:	http://www.bobhopeschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 146

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 165