Hope Leadership Academy

Public Charter • K-5
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Our Mission

To provide a world-class neighborhood school whose students thrive in a culture of academic rigor, character development, and caring relationships.

Tuition: NO Tuition
Transportation provided
After-Care only
Participating SchoolAppKC School

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.

Hope Leadership Academy

2800 E. Linwood Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64128
816-921-1213
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Website: http://www.hlakc.org/
Executive Administrative Assistant : Vernae Acklin
vacklin@hlakc.org
Apply to HLA
Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org

School Details

Year Established: 2011
Total Enrollment: 119
School Type: Public Charter
Sponsor: Saint Louis University
School Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tuition

Tuition: NO Tuition

Demographics

Feeder Schools

13%
Receive Special Ed Services
0%
English Language Learners

Specialized Programs

    Arts Programs

    • Drawing
    • Painting

    Sports Programs

    • Basketball (Boys)
    • Basketball (Girls)
    • Soccer (Boys)
    • Soccer (Girls)
    • Softball
    • Volleyball (Girls)

    Clubs & Activities

      Social Services

      • Learning Support Specialists
      • School Nurse
      • Social Worker

      Family Engagement

      • Field Trip Chaperone
      • Parent Education Programs
      • Parent-Teacher Conferences

      Application Details

      Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.

      Application Open: November 11, 2023
      Application Close: March 1, 2024
      Kindergarten Cutoff: August 1
      Residence: Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.

      How to Apply

      Hope Leadership Academy is one of the Kansas City schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one 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
      Apply to HLA
      Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org
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      Enrollment Requirements

      • Completed application
      • Birth Certificate
      • Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
      • Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)

      Public schools also require:

      • Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
      • Parent or guardian photo ID

      Standardized Test Results

      English

      * Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.

      Math

      * Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.

      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

      49%

      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

      0%

      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

      Exceeding

      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

      On Track

      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).

      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.