Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Hope Academy - Bennington Camp ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
49%
8%
Black
41%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)10-14%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
HOPE Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Academy - Bennington Camp?
The graduation rate of Hope Academy - Bennington Camp is 10-14%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hope Academy - Bennington Camp?
266 students attend Hope Academy - Bennington Camp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hope Academy - Bennington Camp students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Academy - Bennington Camp?
Hope Academy - Bennington Camp has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hope Academy - Bennington Camp offer ?
Hope Academy - Bennington Camp offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope Academy - Bennington Camp part of?
Hope Academy - Bennington Camp is part of HOPE Academy School District.
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