Welcome to HOPE Community Academy

HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprised of primary, intermediate, middle, and high school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. 

Culture Statement:  Our school is a safe space where all feel valued, empowered, and inspired. Here, learning promotes cultural appreciation, character and lifelong growth. Our students leave ready to lead with purpose and contribute to their community.

Upcoming Events

Now Enrolling 2025-2026

Join our community of learners! Contact us to schedule a tour or to begin the Admissions Process.

Address: 720 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130
Hours: 7:45 am to 2:45 pm.

Main Office: 651-796-4500
Fax: 651-927-8481

Announcements & Updates

Local Literacy Plan HOPE Community Academy: 2025-2026 School Year

To support every child reading at or above grade level every year, beginning in kindergarten, and to support multilingual learners and students receiving special education services in achieving their individualized reading goals to meet grade-level proficiency, a school district or charter school must adopt a local literacy plan that describes how they are working to meet that goal.

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Direct Admissions Minnesota 

To support our students’ postsecondary journeys, HOPE Community Academy has joined the Direct Admissions Minnesota program for the 2024-25 school year. Direct Admissions offers seniors a look at the many college options they have after high school by proactively notifying them of which Minnesota colleges and universities they are accepted to – before they even apply!

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Our Schools

Elementary School
PreK – 5th Grade

Middle School
Grade 6 – 8

High School
Grade 9 – 12

OUR STUDENTS

Girls Volleyball 2025-2026

HOPE'S Authorizer

HOPE Community Academy is authorized by St. Thomas University

Contact: Danielle Miller
Charter School Authorizing Program Manager

1000 La Salle Avenue, MOH Hall 217
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Tel: 952-649-1694
Email: danielle.miller@stthomas.edu 

Employment Opportunities

At HOPE Community Academy, we believe in creating a collaborative and supportive environment to inspire students to achieve high academic success while embracing the Hmong language and culture.

We aim to hire professional educators who are passionate about diversity and want to feel connected to a larger purpose.