Hope Community Academy, MN

Original Research by School Decision on Hope Community Academy

Hope Community Academy is a small, special-purpose charter district in Ramsey County, Minnesota, with its own elementary, middle, and high school campuses. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade eleven and is built around a distinct cultural and linguistic mission. This is not a conventional neighborhood district, and families considering it should understand the specific pathway it offers.

The student body is overwhelmingly of Asian heritage, a composition that directly reflects the district's focused mission. The district has publicly reported a multi-year strategic vision that places emphasis on Hmong language and culture programs and is increasing its emphasis on Karen language and culture programs as well. For families who want a school environment where their child's heritage language and cultural traditions are a central part of the school day, that focus is a defining feature. The enrollment is modest in size, and the district is actively working to grow its student numbers as part of its strategic plan, which extends through a target date in 2026.

State testing data is available for grades three through eight in math and reading, and

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

779

Grades

PK–11

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 2%

White 1%

Asian 94%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

12%

—

Gr 4

14%

—

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 6

—

Gr 7

13%

30%

Gr 8

27%

—

Math

Gr 3

22%

—

Gr 4

23%

—

Gr 5

15%

—

Gr 6

—

Gr 7

20%

Gr 8

23%

—

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

HOPE Community Academy Elementary

HOPE Community Academy Middle

HOPE Community Academy High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

24%

Grade 4

15%

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

26%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

11%

Grade 3

16%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

Grade 6

15%

Grade 7

26%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

10%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.