Hope Academy of West Michigan

Summary:

Hope Academy of West Michigan is an alternative public charter school serving grades PK-12 in the diverse city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a majority Hispanic student population of over 80%. While the school aims to provide an alternative educational path, it faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools in terms of academic performance, attendance, and student retention.

A key differentiator for Hope Academy is its high percentage of Hispanic students, which is substantially higher than the racial compositions of nearby schools like Lincoln School, Lighthouse Academy South Campus, and Pine Grove Learning Center. This, combined with the school's alternative designation and high rates of students from low-income backgrounds (over 95% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), likely contributes to the school's academic struggles, as evidenced by consistently lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to state and nearby school averages.

Additionally, Hope Academy has experienced significant volatility in its graduation and dropout rates, ranging from a high of 96.1% graduation to a low of 57.8%, and dropout rates as high as 31.5%. The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, reaching up to 39.2% in the 2021-2022 school year. While nearby alternative schools like Lighthouse Academy and PrepNet Virtual Academy also serve high-need student populations, Hope Academy's performance metrics are generally worse, suggesting the school may face unique challenges in supporting its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 240 Brown St SE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49507


(616) 301-8458

District: Hope Academy of West Michigan

SchoolDigger Rank:
1015th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,254 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.1%
African American:
12.8%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hope Academy of West Michigan ranks worse than 68.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hope Academy of West Michigan ranks worse than 89.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hope Academy of West Michigan is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hope Academy of West Michigan who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.1%), African American (12.8%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hope Academy of West Michigan is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Hope Academy of West Michigan employs 28.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hope Academy of West Michigan is $13,254.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hope Academy of West Michigan:

SchoolDigger ranks Hope Academy of West Michigan 1015th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hope Academy of West Michigan in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hope Academy of West Michigan 800th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Hope Academy of West Michigan in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hope Academy of West Michigan

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 5.46 1488th 1533 2.9%
2015 11.22 1425th 1580 9.8%
2016 6.61 1480th 1548 4.4%
2017 3.60 1454th 1466 0.8%
2018 7.86 1406th 1448 2.9%
2019 8.66 1305th 1408 7.3%
2021 7.42 1111th 1153 3.6%
2023 18.39 1185th 1470 19.4%
2024 30.27 1015th 1486 31.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.47 259th 270 4.1%
2023 28.13 133rd 180 26.1%
2024 43.24 108th 184 41.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.92 1317th 1397 5.7%
2019 15.04 1021st 1134 10.0%
2021 14.83 696th 749 7.1%
2023 27.92 997th 1350 26.1%
2024 41.96 770th 1381 44.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.20 1354th 1443 6.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.15 1356th 1446 6.2%
2023 27.54 955th 1334 28.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.06 214th 222 3.6%
2023 24.37 145th 188 22.9%
2024 45.74 88th 201 56.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hope Academy of West Michigan

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 6.87 880th 921 4.5%
2015 10.07 832nd 919 9.5%
2016 6.82 850th 894 4.9%
2018 7.84 819th 838 2.3%
2021 11.91 627th 675 7.1%
2022 6.34 753rd 776 3.0%
2023 13.88 761st 883 13.8%
2024 12.23 800th 897 10.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.48 134th 154 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.08 784th 815 3.8%
2021 19.80 464th 523 11.3%
2023 21.11 677th 825 17.9%
2024 18.80 701st 836 16.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.55 756th 794 4.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.65 762nd 797 4.4%
2023 18.03 642nd 776 17.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.50 264th 266 0.8%
2023 15.92 222nd 246 9.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hope Academy of West Michigan

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Rank History for all high school students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 5.49 788th 799 1.4%
2015 21.44 648th 832 22.1%
2016 2.49 832nd 852 2.3%
2017 2.85 801st 835 4.1%
2018 12.91 669th 824 18.8%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 67th 102 34.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.67 599th 755 20.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hope Academy of West Michigan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.00 173rd 201 13.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hope Academy of West Michigan

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 21 120 0 150 0 0 0 0 291
2013 15 197 1 215 0 0 0 0 428
2014 6 117 1 208 0 0 0 0 332
2015 9 100 0 235 0 0 0 0 344
2016 14 79 0 239 0 0 0 0 332
2017 14 64 0 280 0 0 0 0 358
2018 8 84 0 278 0 0 0 0 370
2019 4 74 0 291 0 0 2 0 371
2020 5 72 0 298 0 0 1 0 376
2021 4 61 0 302 0 0 2 0 369
2022 3 69 0 305 0 0 2 0 379
2023 3 46 0 309 0 0 1 0 359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hope Academy of West Michigan

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 291 18.5 15.7 86.9
2013 428 25.7 16.6 84.1
2014 332 21.0 15.8 77.4
2015 344 26.0 13.2 96.5
2016 332 27.0 12.2 83.7
2017 358 21.0 17.0 95.3
2018 370 27.6 13.3 99.2
2019 371 30.2 12.2 92.5
2020 376 33.0 11.3 94.9
2021 369 30.7 11.9 98.6
2022 379 31.2 12.1 95.3
2023 359 28.1 12.7 98.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hope Academy of West Michigan

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 291 18.5 15.7 86.9
2013 428 25.7 16.6 84.1
2014 332 21.0 15.8 77.4
2015 344 26.0 13.2 96.5
2016 332 27.0 12.2 83.7
2017 358 21.0 17.0 95.3
2018 370 27.6 13.3 99.2
2019 371 30.2 12.2 92.5
2020 376 33.0 11.3 94.9
2021 369 30.7 11.9 98.6
2022 379 31.2 12.1 95.3
2023 359 28.1 12.7 98.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hope Academy of West Michigan

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,080 (9.7%) $10,014 (90.3%) $11,094
2020 $854 (8.0%) $9,874 (92.0%) $10,729
2021 $1,351 (12.3%) $9,594 (87.7%) $10,945
2022 $1,479 (12.3%) $10,581 (87.7%) $12,060
2023 $2,284 (17.2%) $10,970 (82.8%) $13,254

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hope Academy of West Michigan

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1305th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1185th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hope Academy of West Michigan)23.323.1
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Hope Academy of West Michigan)23.323.1
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy of West Michigan)26.743.5
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy of West Michigan)26.743.5
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy of West Michigan)18.418.5
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy of West Michigan)18.418.5
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy of West Michigan)20.523.8
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy of West Michigan)20.523.8
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371359
 3.2%
African American7446
 37.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic291309
 6.2%
Pacific Islander00
White43
 25%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.5%98.3%
 5.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Hope Academy of West Michigan.

Hope Academy of West Michigan ranks 1015th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hope Academy of West Michigan are 86% Hispanic, 13% African American.


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