Hopewell High School

great school with good teachers and staff classes are not overcrowded and teachers are loving and caring
--Submitted by a parent

great school with loving teachers and students classes are not overcrowded and students are safe
--Submitted by a parent

I moved here from Southern California and would rate this school on par with the worst of LAUSD. The teachers are comfortable sharing their socio-economic and political beliefs. There is little in the way of education based extracurricular activies but a lot of emphasis on politically correct and special interest clubs. Fighting is constant and good students are lumped in with those who are indifferent, when it comes to almost everything. This school needs a new principal because this one doesn't engender the respect of anyone. My student will be attending another school next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Hopewell has been our school for the past six years. My older son had a fantastic experience each of the four years. I could compare his experience with mine 30 years ago. However, when the boundaries were changed and more kids came in from Charlotte, the school became overcrowded and those coming from Charlotte most likely resented being bused so far. The biggest thing to remember about Hopewell is this: If you are a good student; well behaved; study and have good support from home, you will do very well and have a good chance at getting into a good college. However, if you are smart but not well directed and have transporation issues, you may get lost in the crowd. It takes a village, and even the best kid can get in serious trouble due to easy access to drugs and by hanging around with the 'wrong crowd'.
--Submitted by a parent

Our school works together in ouit clubs and try to help out with the community, for example Habitat for Humanity.
--Submitted by a student

I agree Hopewell has academics, but what about the students that aren't meeting the academic goals through the eyes of CMS? There are some great teachers there, like at any other school, but those teachers need to step up to the plate and demand recognition and respect. Where's there trouble, you don't find out until it's too late. Overcrowding and discipline is a major concern and safety as well. You can't watch 2,589 students, so how can you weed out trouble?
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student at Hopewell and from my experience the school has a few issues. Academic wise, it is a very good school. They worry too much about the little things however, and don't focus on the bigger issues. It is overcrowded, but that does not usually distract us from learning. There may be a lot of kids, but if you just stay focused on how much time you have to get to your class, you should be perfectly fine.
--Submitted by a student

My son is entering his senior year and he's had three fantastic years at Hopewell. He's learned a lot from teachers who truly care. I give it the highest rating possible.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from there in 2005, and I have 2 younger brothers who also attend. There were some really wonderful teachers there, but there are a lot who just do not care and simply let you do whatever you want. The school is overcrowded to say the least. You can hardly walk through the halls, and there is a trailer park outside for classrooms. There are way too many people, too few teachers who care about their job, and the enviroment is terrible.

Horrible school. Administration is terrible. I am unrolling my student and he is going to be home schooled thats how bad it is. Mr. Coles is the worst he will not return any of my phone calls and the teachers dont keep in contact unless your student is in trouble or is about to be. Thats how this school works. Horrific if you ask me.
--Submitted by a parent