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#371 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 42% of private schools

Greater Hope Christian Academy

School

7029 WOODLAND AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19142

Private

Enrollment

99

Student-Teacher

6.9:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#371 of 873

In Philadelphia

#46 of 95

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Greater Hope Christian Academy

6.8/10

School in Philadelphia · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Southwest Leadership Academy Cs

3.2/10

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5.1/10

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About Greater Hope Christian Academy

Greater Hope Christian Academy is a private school in Philadelphia, PA. Greater Hope Christian Academy serves approximately 99 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Greater Hope Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.5 pts above PA schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • PA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 99 students, Greater Hope Christian 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 6.9:1 students to teachers, Greater Hope Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Greater Hope Christian 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

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How Greater Hope Christian Academy compares to 300 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
This School
vs
13.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
99
This School
vs
589
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
4.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 96% vs 0%
Hispanic 2% vs 0%
White 1% vs 0%
Asian 1% vs 0%
Greater Hope Christian Academy Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Greater Hope Christian Academy (this school) 6.8
Southwest Leadership Academy CS 3.2
Philadelphia Montessori CS 5.1
Patterson John M Sch 4.7
Bartram John - Main 6.0
Catharine Joseph Sch 3.0
Tilden William T MS 5.9
Morton Thomas G Sch 4.9
Penrose Sch 3.5
Richard Allen Preparatory CS 3.7
Independence CS West 5.2
Longstreth William C Sch 4.0
Mitchell El Sch 3.0
Motivation HS 5.5
Mastery CS-Hardy Williams 4.0
Anderson Add B Sch 4.8
Comegys Benjamin B Sch 4.3
Harrington Avery D Sch 3.2
Mastery CS-Harrity Campus 4.8
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS 4.1
Bryant William C Sch 5.1

Showing 20 of 300 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,176
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 8%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Enrollment 99
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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 PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 96.0%
Hispanic 2.0%
White 1.0%
Asian 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7029 WOODLAND AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19142

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Greater Hope Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST BARNABAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IMS (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is ST BARNABAS IMS SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Park Lane El Sch (rated 6.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Darby), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Southwest Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia 0.1 mi 3.2
Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia 0.3 mi 5.1
Patterson John M Sch Philadelphia 0.4 mi 4.7
Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia 0.5 mi 3.0
Bartram John - Main Philadelphia 0.5 mi 6.0
Tilden William T MS Philadelphia 0.6 mi 5.9
Bell Avenue School Yeadon 0.6 mi 3.8
Colwyn El Sch Colwyn 0.7 mi 5.8
Penrose Sch Philadelphia 0.9 mi 3.5
Penn Wood MS Darby 0.8 mi 3.5
Walnut Street El Sch Darby 0.8 mi 4.7
LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia 0.9 mi
ST BARNABAS IMS SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.8 mi 6.6
ST BARNABAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IMS Philadelphia 0.8 mi 6.9
Morton Thomas G Sch Philadelphia 0.9 mi 4.9
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon 1.2 mi
W B Evans El Sch Yeadon 1.2 mi 5.9
Park Lane El Sch Darby 1.2 mi 6.1
Longstreth William C Sch Philadelphia 1.5 mi 4.0
Motivation HS Philadelphia 1.7 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19142 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,812

Median Home Value

$110,400

Median Rent

$1,269/mo

Population

30,312

College Educated

12.6%

Homeownership

48.6%

Avg Commute

34.1 min

Poverty Rate

29.9%

Median Age

33.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CAMBRIA COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Johnstown, PA 6.8
CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY Seneca, PA 6.8
CLELIAN HEIGHTS SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Greensburg, PA 6.8
GRACE BIBLE ACADEMY Bradenville, PA 6.8
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dover, PA 6.8
BIBLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Latrobe, PA 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Greater Hope Christian Academy

What grades does Greater Hope Christian Academy serve?

Greater Hope Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Greater Hope Christian Academy?

Greater Hope Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Hope Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Greater Hope Christian Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Greater Hope Christian Academy rank in PA?

Greater Hope Christian Academy ranks #371 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Greater Hope Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Greater Hope Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Greater Hope Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Greater Hope Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Greater Hope Christian Academy a religious school?

Greater Hope Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Transit Score
73 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
99
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County

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