Hope Academy Northcoast

Hope Academy Northcoast is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in the area, with a student population of 350. The school's performance data reveals significant challenges, with consistently low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism rates compared to state averages.

Academically, Hope Academy Northcoast struggles, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts well below the state's averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Math proficiency rates ranged from just 4.8% (5th grade) to 36% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 57.4% to 62.1%. Similarly, in ELA, the school's proficiency rates were between 11.1% (6th grade) and 47.6% (5th grade), while the state averages were 55.2% to 70.6%. Additionally, the school has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 69.7%, significantly higher than the state average.

Contextual factors, such as the school's predominantly African American student population and relatively low spending per student of $7,846, may contribute to the challenges faced by Hope Academy Northcoast. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve instructional practices, increase student engagement, and provide targeted support to students and families.