st hope public schools

What st hope public schools does

St. Hope Public Schools (SHPS) is a Sacramento, California-based nonprofit charter school network operating under a performance agreement with the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD). Founded in 2003, the network delivers tuition-free K-12 public education across three campuses: PS7 Elementary School (TK through 5th grade), PS7 Middle School (grades 6-8), and Sacramento Charter High School (Sac High, grades 9-12), with the latter two sharing a campus at 2315 34th Street. The network primarily serves families in Sacramento's Oak Park community, with a mission centered on closing the opportunity gap for students of color and providing quality public education alternatives in underserved areas. Academic outcomes are a core emphasis, with the Class of 2025 achieving a 97% college acceptance rate (420 total college acceptances) and the 2023 graduating class posting a 99% four-year college acceptance rate. The network also operates a 100% Inclusion Program for scholars with disabilities and offers athletics, extracurricular activities, and special education services.

As a public charter school, SHPS does not charge tuition. Revenue is derived from California per-pupil state apportionment and public grants, notably a $28 million grant awarded in winter 2018 that is funding a new PS7 Elementary campus (construction began July 2023, adding 31 classrooms). The organization has secured charter renewals for both PS7 Elementary and Sac High for the 2025-2030 period, providing a five-year operating window. Beyond core K-12 delivery, the network has built adjunct academic pathways, including the Panther Pipeline dual enrollment program that enables students to earn college credits while in high school, and a partnership with UC Davis School of Nursing and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine providing healthcare career exposure and mentorship. The organization maintains an active community presence through Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, community events (Juneteenth celebrations, signing day events), and earned media coverage in local outlets including ABC 10, KCRA, Fox 40, CBS 13, Sacramento Observer, and Ed Source.

The network's strategic focus is on academic outcomes, college readiness, and inclusive education within a single geographic market (Sacramento, CA). Distribution is solely through direct family enrollment via the district website, with no geographic expansion or multi-region ambitions disclosed. No M&A activity, no AI or proprietary technology platforms, and no senior leadership changes are documented in the source material. The 2024-25 Sac High enrollment stands at 459 students.

Name

st hope public schools

Legal name

St. Hope Public Schools

Website

https://sthopepublicschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Hope Public Schools is a Sacramento, California nonprofit charter school network operating three tuition-free K-12 campuses (PS7 Elementary, PS7 Middle, and Sacramento Charter High School), primarily serving Oak Park families and funded by per-pupil state apportionment and public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

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

• K-12 charter schools
• Public education services
• College preparation programs
• Special education inclusion
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Hope Public Schools operates a tuition-free K-12 public charter school network in Sacramento, California, comprising PS7 Elementary (TK-5), PS7 Middle School (6-8), and Sacramento Charter High School (Sac High, 9-12). The network delivers college-preparatory education, athletics, special education inclusion, and the Panther Pipeline dual enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while in high school.

Product overview

St. Hope Public Schools (SHPS) operates as a unified charter school network comprising three distinct schools: PS7 Elementary School (TK-5th grade), PS7 Middle School (grades 6-8), and Sacramento Charter High School (grades 9-12). The network also offers the Panther Pipeline dual enrollment program enabling students to earn college credits. SHPS emphasizes academic rigor, college preparation, and community engagement across all three campuses, with the high school achieving a 97% college acceptance rate for the Class of 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PS7 Elementary School: TK through 5th grade elementary school serving the Oak Park community
• PS7 Middle School
• Sac High

Products and services

• PS7 Elementary School Public charter elementary school serving students in grades TK through 5th grade, located at 5201 Strawberry Lane, Sacramento, CA 95820. Designed for families in Sacramento's Oak Park community seeking tuition-free, rigorous elementary education.
• PS7 Middle School Public charter middle school serving students in grades 6-8, located at 2315 34th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817. Designed for Sacramento community families seeking middle school academic preparation and college readiness.
• Sacramento Charter High School (Sac High) Public charter high school serving students in grades 9-12, located at 2315 34th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817. Features the Dragons mascot and is recognized for a 97% college acceptance rate for the Class of 2025 and 99% four-year college acceptance rate for the 2023 graduating class. Designed for Sacramento families seeking college-preparatory high school education.
• Panther Pipeline Dual Enrollment Program High school and college dual enrollment program that allows Sacramento Charter High School students to earn college credits while still in high school, helping families reduce college costs. Featured in ABC 10 Dollars & Sense Report and Ed Source commentary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% college acceptance rate for Class of 2025 with 420 total college acceptances
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UC Davis School of Nursing and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSac High has established a partnership with UC Davis School of Nursing and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine, providing students with exposure to healthcare careers and dual enrollment opportunities. Students learn surgery skills and receive mentorship from UC Davis medical professionals.
• SHR A HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership focused on bringing positivity and HOPE to the local community through summer programming and engagement activities.
• Panther PipelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school and college dual enrollment program that helps families save on college costs while students earn college credits. Featured in ABC 10 Dollars & Sense Report and Ed Source commentary.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Envision Schools: Smaller California nonprofit charter school network with a college-prep focus. Closer in scale and California geography than the larger national networks, though narrower in footprint than St. HOPE.

Direct peers

• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): National nonprofit charter school network operating K-12 campuses in underserved communities with an explicit college-prep mission. The closest large-scale analog to St. HOPE's charter network model targeting underrepresented students.
• Summit Public Schools: California and national charter school network with a strong college-prep identity and personalized learning model. Similar charter network with comparable mission and outcomes focus to St. HOPE.
• Uncommon Schools: Northeast-based nonprofit charter management organization serving K-12 students with a college-prep mission in underserved communities. Comparable charter network model serving similar demographic.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools: Los Angeles-based nonprofit charter network operating K-12 schools focused on underserved communities and college readiness. Comparable California charter network serving similar demographic profile.
• Rocketship Public Schools: National nonprofit charter elementary school network with an explicit college-prep mission in underserved communities. Closely aligned charter model focused on outcomes for low-income students of color.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large nonprofit charter network operating K-12 schools with exceptional college acceptance rates for students in underserved Texas communities. Comparable charter network with strong college-prep outcomes focus.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: NYC-based charter school network with exceptional academic outcomes and a college-prep focus for predominantly low-income students of color. Comparable charter network with strong outcomes focus similar to St. HOPE.
• Green Dot Public Schools: California-focused nonprofit charter management organization operating K-12 schools with strong emphasis on college readiness for historically underserved students. Comparable California charter network serving similar demographic.
• Aspire Public Schools: California-based nonprofit charter school network operating multiple K-12 campuses focused on college preparation for students in underserved communities. Highly comparable California charter model serving similar demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sthopepublicschools

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M&A

Investments

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