Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Hope Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hope Charter's student population of 164 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
New Hope Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope Charter is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8549 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope Charter's ranking?
New Hope Charter is ranked #8549 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Hope Charter?
164 students attend New Hope Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of New Hope Charter students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hope Charter?
New Hope Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Hope Charter offer ?
New Hope Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Hope Charter part of?
New Hope Charter is part of New HOPE Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is New Hope Charter located?
New Hope Charter is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 36 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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