Serving 264 students in grades 6-8, St. Hope Leadership Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Hope Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Hope Leadership Charter School's student population of 264 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Hope Leadership Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)7%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
57%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend St. Hope Leadership Charter School?
264 students attend St. Hope Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of St. Hope Leadership Charter School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Hope Leadership Charter School?
St. Hope Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Hope Leadership Charter School offer ?
St. Hope Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Hope Leadership Charter School part of?
St. Hope Leadership Charter School is part of St. HOPE Leadership Academy Charter School District.
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