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#676 of 1,036 schools in AR

Hope High School

High School · Hope School District · Hope, AR

A high school in Hope, AR where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1701 S MAIN ST, Hope, AR 71801

  • Math 4% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 18% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
District spending per student$14,216
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Hope High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency4%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency18%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
4%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
4%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hope High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,908/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hope), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,723

Median home value

$98,200

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
8 boys'·6 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creative Action Team SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–120.7 mi56Compare →
Garrett Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–122.7 mi149Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hope School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$14,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hope High School is listed in HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hope High School

Hope High School is a public high school in Hope, AR, part of Hope School District, serving approximately 606 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hope High School

What grades does Hope High School serve?

Hope High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hope High School?

Hope High School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hope High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hope High School rank in AR?

Hope High School ranks #676 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hope High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hope High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hope High School a charter school?

No, Hope High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hope High School a Title I school?

No, Hope High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope High School?

100.0% of students at Hope High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
606
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hempstead County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 71801)
14,907
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
39
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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