Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh

Charter School 645 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Hope of Detroit Academy (Middle/High School), located at 4444 35th Street in Detroit, is a public charter school committed to providing a structured educational environment for students in the middle and high school grades. The academy emphasizes academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in college and their future careers. By fostering a supportive culture, the school works to bridge educational gaps and provide its diverse student body with the tools necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive world.

Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on creating a community-oriented atmosphere that values the partnership between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of the local Detroit community. Through a combination of rigorous academic programming and a commitment to personal growth, Hope of Detroit Academy seeks to empower its students to become responsible, capable, and lifelong learners who contribute positively to their neighborhoods and society at large.

645

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	574
Black	62
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
574 (89.0 %)
Black
62 (9.6 %)
White
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hope of Detroit Academy
Phone:	(313)788-1122
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
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 5 77

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 90

Grade 9 107

Grade 10 81

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 52