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Hope Academic Academy

High School · Ecorse Public Schools · Ecorse, MI

An Ecorse Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

27225 W Outer Drive, Ecorse, MI 48229

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2019)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2019
TrendImproving
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio70:1
District spending per student$22,606

Students at Hope Academic Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2019, across a 3-year record (2017–2019).

Show all 3 years by subject
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2017-2019) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)

Based on 6 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hope Academic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$45,148

Median home value

$59,300

Median rent

$879/mo

College educated

8.8%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Downriver Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi24Compare →
Ecorse Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–120.1 mi315Compare →
Mixter SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8121.4 mi42Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ecorse Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$22,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
47.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hope Academic Academy is listed in Ecorse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hope Academic Academy

Hope Academic Academy is a public high school in Ecorse, MI, part of Ecorse Public Schools, serving approximately 70 students in grades 9th-12th with a 70:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,740 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hope Academic Academy

What grades does Hope Academic Academy serve?

Hope Academic Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hope Academic Academy?

Hope Academic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academic Academy is 70:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hope Academic Academy rank in MI?

Hope Academic Academy ranks #1,740 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hope Academic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hope Academic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Academic Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Academic Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).

Is Hope Academic Academy a charter school?

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

Is Hope Academic Academy a Title I school?

No, Hope Academic Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Academic Academy?

94.3% of students at Hope Academic Academy 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
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
70:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 48229)
9,166
Area median age
36.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 48229; 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, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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