HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL INC

What HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL INC does

Hope Charter School Inc is a nonprofit public charter school operator incorporated and headquartered in Ocoee, Florida, at 1550 East Crown Point Road. Founded in 2000, the organization runs two schools on a single shared campus: Hope Charter School (K-6) and Legacy Charter High School (grades 7-12). Hope has held an 'A' rating under Florida's school accountability system for 16 consecutive years, while Legacy has been 'A'-rated for 11 consecutive years and reports a 100% graduation rate. Legacy Charter High School received the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools Award in 2015, one of the most prestigious recognitions in American K-12 education.

The organization delivers a comprehensive K-12 program covering general and college-preparatory academics, National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters, and a full athletics program (football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, and cheerleading). Operational and student services include structured bell schedules, an extended-day program, parent liaisons, and full Title IX, Section 504, ADA, and EEO compliance staffing. Technology plays no proprietary role — the core technology is described as 'not applicable' for a K-12 institution — and the school relies on standard third-party platforms such as ClassLink/Skyward (parent access), FortifyFL and Cariina (fundraising), and BSN Sports (uniforms/apparel).

The business model is that of a publicly funded charter school: tuition-free enrollment open to students within the authorized district, with revenue derived almost entirely from Florida per-pupil state allocations. Ancillary revenue streams are limited to extended-day fees, athletics-related fees, and capital fundraising — including active 25th-anniversary campaigns for an institutional kitchen and gym floor. There are no named commercial customers, no tuition disclosure, and no published financials. Distribution and demand generation are local and word-of-mouth driven, anchored by the institution's long-standing A-rating reputation and community referrals rather than paid marketing.

Name

HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL INC

Legal name

Hope Charter School Inc

Website

https://hopecharter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hope Charter School Inc is a Florida nonprofit operating two public charter schools — Hope (K-6) and Legacy (7-12) — on a single Ocoee campus, serving district families tuition-free with sustained A-ratings and a 100% Legacy graduation rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• K-12 education
• College preparatory
• Student athletics programs
• Extended day programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ocoee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hope Charter School Inc operates two tuition-free public charter schools from a single Ocoee, Florida campus: Hope Charter School serving grades K-6 and Legacy Charter High School serving grades 7-12. The schools deliver a K-12 general and college-preparatory education with athletics, National Honor Society chapters, extended day programs, and structured bell schedules. The organization is funded primarily through Florida per-pupil funding and is enhanced by community donations and capital campaign fundraisers such as the institutional kitchen and gym floor projects marking its 25th year.

Product overview

HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL INC operates two distinct public charter school campuses under a unified administrative organization: Hope Charter School (K-6) and Legacy Charter High School (7-12). Both schools are located in Ocoee, Florida, share the same address and phone number, and maintain high academic ratings. Hope Charter School serves elementary students while Legacy Charter High School serves middle and high school students. The organization celebrated its 25th anniversary and is a National Blue Ribbon Award Winner (2015).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hope Charter School A tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-6 at 1550 East Crown Point Road, Ocoee, Florida, rated 'A' for 16 consecutive years. The school provides general and elementary education to families living in or near Ocoee, with academic awards programs, National Junior Honor Society, athletics, and extended day programs.
• Legacy Charter High School A tuition-free public charter high school serving grades 7-12 at 1550 East Crown Point Road, Ocoee, Florida, rated 'A' for 11 consecutive years with a 100% graduation rate. The school operates from 7:25 a.m. to 2:13 p.m. and provides a college-preparatory education with National Honor Society and a varsity athletics program (football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, cheerleading).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate at Legacy Charter High School
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest U.S. charter management organizations operating schools in Florida and other states. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the Florida charter-school space with a similar tuition-free, publicly funded model.
• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): National nonprofit charter network operating K-12 public charter schools with a college-prep mission. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the K-12 charter sector with similar outcome-driven accountability.
• Imagine Schools: National charter school network operating public charter campuses across multiple states. Comparable as a broad charter operator with overlapping K-12 public-charter model and A-rated accountability focus.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating public charter schools across multiple U.S. states. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the charter-school management sector with a tuition-free, publicly funded model.

Direct peers

• Somerset Academy: Florida-based charter school network operating multiple high-performing A-rated campuses with K-12 continuity. Closely comparable as a Florida public charter operator focused on academic excellence.
• Pinecrest Academy: Florida charter school network operating tuition-free public charter campuses across multiple counties. Comparable as a Florida charter operator with similar academic-accountability focus.
• Mater Academy: Florida-based charter network serving K-12 students with a tuition-free public charter model. Comparable as a multi-site Florida charter operator with overlapping grade-band coverage.
• Academica: Largest Florida-based charter school management organization, operating numerous charter schools across the state with a similar public-charter, tuition-free model. Directly comparable as a Florida charter operator serving K-12 students.
• BASIS Charter Schools: High-performing national charter network known for elite academic outcomes and college-prep focus. Comparable as a high-achieving charter network where Legacy Charter High School's college-prep emphasis aligns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-charter-school-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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