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HOPE Online Learning Academy High School

9780 PYRAMID CT STE 100, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112Douglas County School District No. Re 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
1,361
Students
Total enrolled
57%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 34% vs nat'l
$14,103
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
32.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 112% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,361 students in grades 09–12 in ENGLEWOOD, Colorado.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,103 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
32.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

HOPE Online Learning Academy High School is a very large high in ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 1,361 students. The district invests $14,103 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 32.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 57% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at HOPE Online Learning Academy High School

1,361
Total Students
32.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution663 male · 698 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 1,015 students
Student Composition
28%
69%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino69%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080345006391

Academic Outcomes at HOPE Online Learning Academy High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
55-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
57%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,103Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,103
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,205
Student Support$2,680
Administration$1,692
Operations$2,115
Other$1,410
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,103 spent per student, an estimated $6,248 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
53%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
52.8%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 57% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 32.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
American AcademyLeman Classical AcademyAspen View AcademyBen Franklin Academy
+7 more
↓
Middle
Rocky Heights Middle SchoolCimarron MiddleMesa Middle SchoolMountain Ridge Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Rock Canyon High SchoolMountain Vista High SchoolLegend High SchoolChaparral High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictDouglas County School District No. Re 1 →
Phone: (720)402-3000
NCES ID: 080345006391
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ENGLEWOOD seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Elem
American Academy
2,559 students · PK–08
4% FRL
High
Rock Canyon High School
2,377 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
High
Mountain Vista High School
2,259 students · 09–12
● 51 opp
High
Legend High School
2,228 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
High
Chaparral High School
2,009 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
High
Castle View High School
1,990 students · 09–12
High
Thunderridge High School
1,881 students · 09–12
● 57 opp
High
Douglas County High School
1,758 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
9780 PYRAMID CT STE 100, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.