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Hope Academy

266 Harrison Street, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 · (973) 928-1509 · Passaic County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Enrollment
59
High
STATE 929
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 12.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
56 students
STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 8
1
Grade 9
1
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
36
Grade 12
15
Student demographics
Hispanic
4881%
STATE 35%
Black
1119%
STATE 14%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3051%
Female
2949%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
59
+28 (+90%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
was 4.4:1
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
81%
was 77%
% Black
19%
was 23%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hope Academy

Hope Academy is a high school of minimally staffed scale in PASSAIC, New Jersey, overseen by Northern Region Educational Services Commission, caters to 59 students in grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 929 students per school, that is 94% below typical.

Operationally, Hope Academy answers to Northern Region Educational Services Commission, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On the student-mix side, Hope Academy lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (81%); the rest consists of 19% Black. The wider county runs roughly 44% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.5:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.7:1 average. About 95% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Passaic County (around 61%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Passaic County shows median household earnings sit near $87,522, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Passaic County runs 155 public schools (combined enrollment of about 83,237 students), of which Hope Academy is one.

Nearest neighbor: Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Hope Academy's enrollment has edged up 90% since 2018, when it stood at 31 (now 59). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 4.4:1 in 2018 to 9.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Hope Academy community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Passaic County at a glance

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Population
521,012
Census ACS
Median income
$87,522
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
155
83,237 students

Quick facts

School name
Hope Academy
District
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
Address
266 Harrison Street, PASSAIC, NJ 07055
Phone
(973) 928-1509
County
Passaic County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
59
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
56 (95%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
348036402991
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Hope Academy
What is the total enrollment at Hope Academy?
Hope Academy enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Hope Academy serve?
Hope Academy serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hope Academy is approximately 9.5:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hope Academy?
At Hope Academy, the student body is approximately 81% Hispanic, 19% Black.
What district is Hope Academy in?
Hope Academy is part of Northern Region Educational Services Commission.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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