Hope Academy (HS)
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About
About Us
Hope Academy is a private, classical, Christian K-12 school located in Minneapolis’s Phillips neighborhood. Founded in 2000, Hope Academy serves families through a Christ-centered education that pairs small class sizes with academically rigorous instruction. The classical model immerses students in the exploration of truth, goodness, & beauty through liberal arts & the great books. Hope Academy’s unique tuition partnership model allows generous financial partners to cover 90% of operating costs, making the school affordable for families. Students surpass national norms in math & reading achievement. The school offers comprehensive college & career planning beginning in ninth grade, HopeBIZ business education programming, athletics, clubs, & activities. Hope Academy maintains a mandatory summer session for grades K-8 to mitigate summer learning loss. The school’s mission is to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap & preparing students for college & beyond.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Aramaic, Oromo, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Hope Academy (HS) offers AV/Tech Clubs, Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater
Extracurriculars Offered:
AV/Tech Clubs, Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater
Uniforms
Students who attend Hope Academy (HS) are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Hope Academy Recruitment at (612) 498-5154 or recruitment@hopeschool.org.
Students at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
High Performing
Academic programming
Hope Academy is proud that 95% of their graduates are accepted to college. Ethnically & socially diverse, Hope Academy employs a classical curriculum that equips students with a solid foundation in literature, mathematics, science, history, & the arts to become the future business & community leaders of Minneapolis–all in the context of learning how to love God & follow Jesus.
They aim to instill value in Truth, Beauty, Goodness & the Wonder of God. They focus on the humanities–the ability to think critically & know one’s own mind. They utilize techniques such as rhythm, rhyme, & imitation to reinforce learning, as well as Socratic debate & spoken word. Through this God-Centered Lens, their Classical education teaches the fruits of the Spirit, by seeking to cultivate goodness in students’ lives, & shaping their souls so they would in time seek & enjoy God.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, College Prep, PSEO, STEM/STEAM
Special education programming
Hope Academy currently serves students throughout the school who have IEPs, with these conditions:
(1) The parents know/understand that Hope Academy does not have special education services on-campus, & that if there are outside services needed or desired, these services will need to be done in a creative way (before school, online, parent arrangements, etc.); &
(2) The student will need to be capable of receiving his/her education in a regular education classroom setting with the school’s standard curriculum. This means that the student can be an independent learner & does not need a 1:1 paraprofessional.
When they take students in K-2 who have IEPs, the school is committing to have them for up to 13 years at Hope Academy. This is why they need to have students that they believe they can serve in a regular education setting, as they are not able to provide separate services for students who would need them throughout their schooling.
Curricula
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English language learner programming
No response from school.
College Continuation
Graduation
Average composite ACT score
Climate
Above Average
School values
The mission of Hope Academy is deeply rooted in the following core values:
Redemption: They are passionate about God’s transformational work to redeem all things through the gospel of Christ.
Relationships: They believe in the necessity of building deep, authentic, loving relationships with one another.
Radical Dependence: They exercise a daily, moment by moment, radical dependence on God & His Word.
Remarkable: By God’s power at work within, they pursue excellence that goes above & beyond all that is expected or imagined.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
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Teacher retention
Attendance
Equity
High Performing
Equity vision
Believing that all persons are created in the image of their Creator, Hope Academy teachers & staff treat all students with the dignity & honor that accords with that holy status. Disrespect of teachers, students, & of one another is quickly addressed to create a community where all feel safe & affirmed as brothers & sisters in Christ.
