Enrollment
284
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Federal NCES profile for Hope Academy of West Michigan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260098808264Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Academy of West Michigan earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Academy of West Michigan has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Academy of West Michigan ranks #4 of 14 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Hope Academy of West Michigan · Michigan
NCES ID 260098808264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hope Academy of West Michigan compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hope Academy of West Michigan
Hope Academy of West Michigan is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 284 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Hope Academy of West Michigan is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 42% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 95.0% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 284 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 274 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 284 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside City Middlehigh (955 students): Hope Academy of West Michigan is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 24.5:1).
Hope Academy of West Michigan is a single-school charter district, so Hope Academy of West Michigan operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hope Academy of West Michigan compares
Hope Academy of West Michigan on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Hope Academy of West Michigan is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hope Academy of West Michigan, which includes Hope Academy of West Michigan.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 76.3%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Academy
Standard public school
241 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hope Academy of West Michigan
How many students attend Hope Academy of West Michigan?
Hope Academy of West Michigan has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy of West Michigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy of West Michigan is 10.1:1, which is 42% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope Academy of West Michigan?
95.0% of students at Hope Academy of West Michigan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Academy of West Michigan?
The largest demographic group at Hope Academy of West Michigan is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Academy of West Michigan?
Hope Academy of West Michigan has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hope Academy of West Michigan rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Academy of West Michigan ranks #4 of 14 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Hope Academy of West Michigan a good school?
Hope Academy of West Michigan earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hope Academy of West Michigan?
None; Hope Academy of West Michigan is a single-school charter district, and Hope Academy of West Michigan is its only campus.
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