A Whole Approach to Healing Families. We bring as many resources as are available, to bear in helping not just teenagers but whole families.
More than just a private school, and definitely not just "a program" we are a whole approach to real change for teens and their families.
Whether the issue is teen pregnancy, apathy, drug use, anger, or any other at-risk behavior. we are ready to help. There is hope….
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,600
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hope Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Year Founded
2004
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Full Annual Tuition Shown...HLA offers a sliding scale tuition based upon need and family income.
School Notes
- Hope Learning Academy utilizes non-traditional approaches to learning that place the highest priority on Critical Thinking for life situations. We also ground students in the general subjects that the State of California Requires with our computer based curriculum.
- Life Coaching: Adults that mentor teenagers at Hope Learning Academy have the ability to engage in a course of learning and serve a requisite number of hours under the tutelage of the Executive Director of Hope Learning Academy, to earn an Adolescent Life Coaching credential (ALC). ALC's pour their life experience and wisdom in to the lives of our students. We have seen first-hand, the positive results that Life Coaching has in students' lives.
- Parent Mentoring: PARENT PROJECT (www.parentproject.com) Our primary mentoring curriculum for parents is the #1 Court-Approved Parenting Curriculum in the nation. Parents will revolutionize their effectiveness as parents in 24 hours over 10 sessions with our Facilitators and Parent Mentors who have successfully implemented the tools in their homes.
- Support: We provide opportunities for parents to rest and receive support as they work for change in their child's and their own lives.
- Life Enrichment: We provide Experiences throughout the year that grow our students in lots of ways. Past events have been various community service projects, attending graduation ceremonies at major universities such as USC, and participation in our nationwide extreme sports and music project called The Extreme Tour (www.theextremetour.com). Some students will travel to Nashville, TN. each year to participate in inner city community service with the Extreme Tour.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hope Learning Academy cost?
Hope Learning Academy's tuition is approximately $3,600 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Hope Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Hope Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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