Hope School

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
21 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Hope School, located in the small coastal community of Hope, Alaska, is a unique K-12 facility that operates under the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Given the remote and tight-knit nature of the area, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing small class sizes and a personalized approach to education that leverages the surrounding natural environment.

As part of the broader district, Hope School focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both college and career readiness while honoring the distinct culture of the Kenai Peninsula. The school’s integration into the district’s digital and administrative network ensures that despite its isolated location, students have access to the resources and support services necessary to succeed in a modern educational landscape.
21
Total Students
2.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    19 (90.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (9.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone: (907)782-3202
Website: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 2
Gender Ratio