Very Good
#73 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 10% of private schools
Newhope Academy
High School
3250 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD STE 201, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Enrollment
100
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
100
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#73 of 716
In Arlington Heights
#1 of 5
public schools
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About Newhope Academy
Newhope Academy is a private high school in Arlington Heights, IL. Newhope Academy serves approximately 100 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Newhope Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 100 students, Newhope Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Newhope Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Newhope Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Newhope Academy compares to the 13 public schools in Arlington Heights, IL
Student Demographics
All Schools in Arlington Heights
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Newhope Academy (this school) | 7.9 |
| Edgar A Poe Elem School | 7.1 |
| J W Riley Elem School | 7.0 |
| Greenbrier Elem School | 8.7 |
| Ivy Hill Elem School | 8.2 |
| Patton Elem School | 6.8 |
| Thomas Middle School | 7.4 |
| John Hersey High School | 9.3 |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School | 7.9 |
| Windsor Elementary School | 7.8 |
| South Middle School | 8.3 |
| Westgate Elem School | 8.0 |
| Dryden Elem School | 7.1 |
| Juliette Low Elem School | 4.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3250 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD STE 201, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Newhope Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ivy Hall Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Buffalo Grove), which scores notably higher. Another option is Greenbrier Elem School (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Buffalo Grove High School (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Buffalo Grove), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Arlington Heights, see our Arlington Heights schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove High School Buffalo Grove | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Edgar A Poe Elem School Arlington Heights | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Henry W Longfellow Elem School Buffalo Grove | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| BRIGHT HORIZONS Arlington Heights | 0.7 mi | — |
| CHICAGO FUTABAKAI JAPANESE SCHOOL Arlington Heights | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| J W Riley Elem School Arlington Heights | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Greenbrier Elem School Arlington Heights | 1.3 mi | 8.7 |
| BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Buffalo Grove | 1.1 mi | — |
| Joyce Kilmer Elem School Buffalo Grove | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Ivy Hill Elem School Arlington Heights | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Lake Louise Elem School Palatine | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Buffalo Grove | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Patton Elem School Arlington Heights | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Thomas Middle School Arlington Heights | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Booth Tarkington Elem School Wheeling | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Ivy Hall Elementary School Buffalo Grove | 2.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr Buffalo Grove | 2.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Jane Addams Elem School Palatine | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School Arlington Heights | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,962
Median Home Value
$415,100
Median Rent
$1,703/mo
Population
51,884
College Educated
58.7%
Homeownership
77.3%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
42
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Devry Advantage Academy High Schl Chicago, IL | 8.0 |
| Mt Olive High School Mount Olive, IL | 8.0 |
| ACE Amandla Charter School Chicago, IL | 7.8 |
| Spry Community Links High School Chicago, IL | 8.1 |
| Elverado High School Elkville, IL | 7.7 |
| NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE BOYS ACADEMY Georgetown, IL | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newhope Academy
What grades does Newhope Academy serve?
Newhope Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Newhope Academy?
Newhope Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newhope Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Newhope Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Newhope Academy rank in IL?
Newhope Academy ranks #73 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Newhope Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Newhope Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Newhope Academy a private school?
Yes, Newhope Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Newhope Academy a religious school?
No, Newhope Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 206 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 588-0463
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