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#9124 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hope
High School · Anaheim Union High · Buena Park, CA
An Anaheim Union High high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7901 Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hope score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2017, reaching 16% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,632/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Park), 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
$122,582
Median home value
$782,000
Median rent
$2,263/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossier Park SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Rossier Park SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Speech & Language Development CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Speech and Language Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Anaheim Union High
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hope is listed in Anaheim Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope
Hope is a public high school in Buena Park, CA, part of Anaheim Union High, serving approximately 234 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,124 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope
What grades does Hope serve?
Hope serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hope?
Hope has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope rank in CA?
Hope ranks #9,124 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hope's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hope a charter school?
No, Hope is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope a Title I school?
No, Hope is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope?
72.2% of students at Hope 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (714) 220-4198
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 90620)
- 46,992
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 90620; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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