At a glance
Reported students
103
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Hope Street Charter Academy: 103 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
6.3:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 83
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5:1
What the reported data says about Hope Street Charter Academy
Hope Street Charter Academy is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 103 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, below the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.1%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hope Street Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.7%
- Hispanic31.1%
- Black11.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Topeka Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Avondale Academy
High · Grades 06–12
23 reported students
Capital City
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Highland Park High
High · Grades 09–12
835 reported students
Topeka West High
High · Grades 09–12
971 reported students
Topeka High
High · Grades 09–12
1,578 reported students
Quincy Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
142 reported students
Public schools near Hope Street Charter Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka West High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 971 | 0.7 mi |
| Capital City High · Topeka Public Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Topeka High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,578 | 2.8 mi |
| Avondale Academy High · Topeka Public Schools | 06–12 | 23 | 4.1 mi |
| Highland Park High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 835 | 4.5 mi |
| Lawrence Gardner High School High · Department of Corrections | 07–12 | 111 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hope Street Charter Academy
What grades does Hope Street Charter Academy serve?
Hope Street Charter Academy reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Topeka Public Schools.
How many students attend Hope Street Charter Academy?
Hope Street Charter Academy reported 103 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 83 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hope Street Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 103 students and 16.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hope Street Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hope Street Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hope Street Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hope Street Charter Academy in?
Hope Street Charter Academy is part of Topeka Public Schools, based in Topeka, KS, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hope Street Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Topeka West High (0.7 mi), Capital City (2.3 mi), Topeka High (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.