Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Hope Street Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Street Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Street Charter Academy's student population of 84 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hope Street Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Street Charter Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
22%
Black
8%
7%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Street Charter Academy's ranking?
Hope Street Charter Academy is ranked #1146 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hope Street Charter Academy often compared to?
Hope Street Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Capital City, Highland Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Street Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Hope Street Charter Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hope Street Charter Academy?
84 students attend Hope Street Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hope Street Charter Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope Street Charter Academy?
Hope Street Charter Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Street Charter Academy offer ?
Hope Street Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Street Charter Academy part of?
Hope Street Charter Academy is part of Topeka 51爆料s.
In what neighborhood is Hope Street Charter Academy located?
Hope Street Charter Academy is located in the West Southwest 3 neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 3 other public schools located in West Southwest 3.
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