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.
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
Upcoming Events
Now Enrolling 2025-2026
Join our community of learners! Contact us to schedule a tour or to begin the Admissions Process.
Announcements & Updates
Dear HOPE Staff, Parent and Partners,
The purpose of this letter is to let you know that Mr. Michael Reed’s employment as the co-Executive Director and Principal with the HOPE Community Academy will end on September 30, 2025.
The HOPE Board of Directors and Interim Director, Dr. Melissa Damon, are currently working to swiftly find his replacement. The Board thanks him for his service during his time with us and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.
The Board also thanks each of you for your continued support and dedication to the students of HOPE during this time of transition. We appreciate your daily commitment.
Together in Purpose, United in Passion.
Sincerely,
Don Lorr
Chair, HOPE Board of Directors
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
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.