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HOPE Christian High School

Private | 9-12 | 225 students
“We are a Christian, college prep high school.”
 
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  • This school is wonderful for any one who is seriously thinking about college!

 

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Posted May 20, 2009
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I am a Junior at Hope High School graduating in 2010. I am in the top choir (Kantorei). This school is the best thing that happened to me. Honestly I dont know where I would be if it wasnt for this school. They helped me get closer to God, work on my people skills and they are there when you need help. You can call them, come to school early or stay late. This school really gave me a taste of college life and how its no game. If you are serious about getting to know God and college then this is the school that would be your main choice.
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Posted March 5, 2009
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I great and wonderful school!
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Posted February 25, 2009
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This school is wonderful for any one who is seriously thinking about college!
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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Language Arts

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
29%
Reading

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
31%
Science

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
28%
Social Studies

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
1 / 10
Climate rating
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This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state.
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*Test scores are based on the 2012 WSAS results from the state of Wisconsin.

Climate ratings

This rating encompasses five elements of school climate: safety and cleanliness, respect and relationships, expectations for students, teacher collaboration and support, and parent involvement. This school's climate ratings are the result of GreatSchools' analysis of teacher survey data from the Spring 2012 School Climate Survey developed by Milwaukee Public Schools. Unfortunately, this school didn't provide enough survey responses to generate a climate rating.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Black, not Hispanic 100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0%
Multiracial 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White, not Hispanic 0%
Source: Manually entered by school official

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/AN/A
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College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school HOPE Christian School: Fortis
HOPE Christian School: Prima
Colleges most students attend after graduation Wisconsin Lutheran College
UW-Whitewater
UW - Milwaukee
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Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students College counselor(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Named "Outstanding Educational Institution" by PAVE (2011)
  • Second and Third Places in 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest (2010)
  • First Place in Marquette University's Street Law Program (2011)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab

Arts & music

Clubs
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Clubs
  • Debate
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:50 am
School end time
  • 3:20 pm
School Leader's name
  • Zach Verriden, Principal
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (414) 264-4592

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • College prep
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Religious
  • Social justice
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • College counselor(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Debate
  • Mock trial competition club
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
School colors
  • Blue & Gold
School mascot
  • Hawks
More from this school
  • At HOPE, we believe that every child has the capacity to learn. Our driving philosophy is to accept no excuses and take no shortcuts as we prepare students academically and spiritually for college and life. We also believe that all children are created in God's image for a purpose. When students buy into the HOPE philosophy and work hard, there is no limit to what they can achieve.
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6 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.

Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
225
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
350
Students typically come from these schools
HOPE Christian School: Fortis
HOPE Christian School: Prima

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$6000 - $7000
Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
Yes.
Application fee
No

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Marquette University
UW - Milwaukee
College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
Community college courses
SAT/ACT prep classes
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3215 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Phone: (414) 264-4476

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