Hope Leadership Academy (K-4)
Hope Leadership Academy
- NO Tuition
- Availability for 2021-2022
- Transportation provided
- Before and After-Care Available
- Participating SchoolAppKC School
Quick Facts
Our Mission

To provide a world-class neighborhood school whose students excel in a culture of academic rigor, character development, and caring relationships.
Points of Pride
- Nurturing a culture of high expectations while developing leaders of tomorrow who are conscientious, focused, and compassionate.
- Restorative justice - personal accountability.
- Low student teacher ratio 18-1.
School Hours
- School Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: 7:30 am
- After Care Hours End: 6:30 pm
School Details
- Year Established: 2010
- Total Enrollment: 118
- Affiliation: Charter
- School Type: Charter
Charter Sponsor
- University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg
Tuition
- Tuition: NO Tuition
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- N/A
Arts Programs
- Drawing
- Painting
Sports Programs
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Softball
- Volleyball (Girls)
Clubs + Activities
- N/A
Family Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Application Open: November 13, 2021
- Application Close: March 1, 2022
- Kindergarten Cutoff: July 31
- Offer Date: March 7, 2022
- Decision Date: March 14, 2022
- Residence: Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.
How to Apply
Hope Leadership Academy is one of 18 Kansas City charter schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one easy 8-question form – SchoolAppKC – that you can fill out on any electronic device.
Note: If they do not have space, you may choose to remain on their waiting list.
Admission Preferences
Siblings
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
Why It Matters
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
On Track
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Exceeding
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Parent Perspective
Santesa Gentry, HLA Parent
My daughter started out another local charter school and honestly I’ve always worried about her going to school because she is very selective with those she opens up to. When you think extreme introvert you would think of her. But from the first day at HLA in the TK classroom has been anything but a struggle. She loves going to school and loves her teacher. Since starting Hope Leadership Academy she has not had one bad thing to say about it. This school has restored my sense of security. If they can get through to my baby girl, I know any child can succeed in this community (school). I am truly grateful for this wonderful school right in the heart of our city.