Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 779 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 11% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
779 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
57,779 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 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
94%
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
1%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,064
$17,854
Spending / Student
$12,281
$18,580
Best HOPE Community Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Community Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Hope Community Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
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
Grades: 9-11
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to HOPE Community Academy School District?
HOPE Community Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 779 students.
What is the rank of HOPE Community Academy School District?
HOPE Community Academy School District is ranked #503 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
94% of HOPE Community Academy School District students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% 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 $12,281 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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