Below Average
#2106 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hope Academy
High School · Northern Region Educational Services Commission · Passaic, NJ
A Northern Region Educational Services Commission high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
266 Harrison Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
- Math 10% proficient (2017)
- Reading 10% proficient (2017)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Hope Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Passaic), 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
$56,780
Median home value
$406,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,058 | Compare → |
| Garfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,264 | Compare → |
| Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 694 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $345,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hope Academy is listed in Northern Region Educational Services Commission; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Academy
Hope Academy is a public high school in Passaic, NJ, part of Northern Region Educational Services Commission, serving approximately 75 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,106 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Academy
What grades does Hope Academy serve?
Hope Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hope Academy?
Hope Academy has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Academy rank in NJ?
Hope Academy ranks #2,106 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hope Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Academy has 10% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Is Hope Academy a charter school?
No, Hope Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope Academy a Title I school?
No, Hope Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Academy?
88.0% of students at Hope 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 928-1509
- Area population (ZIP 07055)
- 69,651
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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.
- 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 07055; 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 2017 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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