Transforming Education

Strict accountability, rigorous standards, high expectations, increased learning time and the active involvement of parents, students, teachers and staff-- a formula that's working!

2009 Results

Sac High —Turning Around a Failing High School

St. HOPE Public Schools began operating Sac High as a charter school in 2003 — a year after Sac High had been declared a failing school. The turnaround has been remarkable.

API has steadily increased, the 4-year dropout rate has fallen from 9.4% to 3.7% and the school’s college-prep curriculum and college-going atmosphere have students reaching new heights, with graduates being accepted at leading universities like Stanford, MIT, Duke, UCLA, UC Davis and Howard.

Only 20 to 30 % of students were going to four-year colleges before St. HOPE; more than 70 % of the class of 2009 were accepted into four-year colleges.The school’s cultural and social environment has improved as well. Students wear uniforms, attend school from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., are required to complete 40 hours of community service yearly and must maintain a 2.0 to participate in sports, clubs, dances and other activities.

PS7 - A Model of Excellence for Elementary and Middle Schools

St. HOPE Public Schools also operates PS7, a charter school serving grades K-8. Since its founding in 2003, PS7’s academic results have improved rapidly and dramatically thanks to smaller classes, focused instruction and the dedication of quality teachers.

Like Sac High, students wear uniforms, learn during an extended day and are held to high academic standards. Active parent participation is encouraged, with parents required to volunteer 40 hours of
service to the school each year.

*Based on students included in 2009 API
*Receive free/reduced lunch and/or neither parent has high school diploma