There are 3 broad categories we consider in the application process:
Demographics
Income: We primarily serve under-resourced families who normally would not be able to afford a private, Christian education. We are committed to having more than 70% of our students come from households that meet low-income guidelines.
Ethnicity: Over 75% of our student body is African, African American, Latino or Native American.
Location: Most of our families live in Minneapolis.
Commitment
Being at Hope community requires a high level of commitment from both parents and students.
In our Lower School, greater commitment is expected from parents.
In our Upper School, while the expectation for parent commitment remains high, students are expected to produce greater commitment as they matriculate from Lower School into Upper School.
Readiness
Academic Ability: Our desire is to have every graduate of Hope prepared for college academics. Therefore, every Hope student is expected to perform within a rigorous, classical, academic environment.
Behavior: As a ‘no excuses’ school, we believe a child’s education is enhanced by a disciplined and orderly environment. We expect our students to reflect order in their appearance and interactions, and we vigorously promote the biblical virtues of kindness, reconciliation, politeness, respect, and self-discipline.