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HOPE Community Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 799 students in HOPE Community Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in HOPE Community Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
799 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
HOPE Community Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#481 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
93%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
1%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,762 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,762
$17,742
Spending / Student
$11,974
$18,463
Best HOPE Community Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Community Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hope Community Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Community Academy High School
Charter School
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hopestart Pre-k Program
Charter School
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: PK | 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to HOPE Community Academy School District?
HOPE Community Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 799 students.
What is the rank of HOPE Community Academy School District?
HOPE Community Academy School District is ranked #498 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in HOPE Community Academy School District?
93% of HOPE Community Academy School District students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of HOPE Community Academy School District?
HOPE Community Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is HOPE Community Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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