Hope College And Career Readiness Academy in Phoenix, AZ is a Title–I eligible public alternative high school serving 83 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, higher than the state average ratio of 17:1.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%, and reading proficiency is also 20%, below the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency stands at 20%, slightly lower than the state average of 24%, with all three proficiencies among the bottom 50% statewide.
The school's graduation rate ranges between 21% and 39%, significantly lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
Minority enrollment is 91%, with Hispanic students comprising the majority (approximately 72%), and enrollment increased slightly from 56 students in 2022 to 83 students in 2023, reflecting demographic changes at this Phoenix public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(24-25)4%
5%
Asian
(24-25)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)72%
49%
Black
(24-25)13%
6%
White
(24-25)9%
33%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope College And Career Readiness Academy's ranking?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is ranked #1411 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope College And Career Readiness Academy?
The graduation rate of Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Hope College And Career Readiness Academy?
83 students attend Hope College And Career Readiness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hope College And Career Readiness Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hope College And Career Readiness Academy offer ?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope College And Career Readiness Academy part of?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
In what neighborhood is Hope College And Career Readiness Academy located?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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