New Hope Charter is a public charter school in Sacramento, California, that teaches kids in grades K–8. The school has about 160–170 students and a low student–teacher ratio of about 11:1. This means that teachers can give each student more personal attention and interact with them more closely. New Hope Charter has a wide range of academic programs that focus on basic skills in reading, math, science, and social studies. It also has programs to help students develop their character and learn in ways that work for them. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, with about 85–90% of them identifying as a minority. A lot of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money, which is similar to the community around them. About 8% of students are good at math, and 27% are good at reading and writing in English. Both of these are below state averages, which shows where improvements need to be made. The amount of money per student is the same as that of similar public charter schools and goes toward student support programs and instructional services. New Hope Charter is located in an urban neighborhood in Sacramento where housing prices vary. It is known for its small-school setting and focus on the community. The school has a lot of good things going for it, like small class sizes and a personalized approach. They also keep working to improve students' academic performance.