About HOPE

HOPE opened its doors in 2002 with one school and nearly 50 students. Today, HOPE operates three schools in Milwaukee's central city - two grade schools (K4-8) and a high school (9-12), serving more than 800 students and their families.

We are dedicated to the fact that education is a means to a life that is more successful and spiritually richer. HOPE offers a rigorous academic program that is focused on raising student achievement in an environment of encouragement and support.

While at HOPE, students master the skills that provide the foundation for life-long learning. Our exceptional teachers use time-tested approaches to academics and are committed to the development of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and creativity. While the pursuit of academic excellence is a hallmark of HOPE, we are committed to graduating well-rounded individuals. Arts, athletics, enrichment, community service and worship activities complete the student experience.

History

2000

The HOPE organization is founded.
2002

HOPE opens a school in Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood (25th Street and North Avenue) with 49 students in grades K-4. That campus is known today as HOPE Christian School: Prima (Hope Prima for short). Prima means first in Latin.
2003

HOPE Christian School expands to serve 130 students in grades K-6.
2004 HOPE opens a high school in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood (King Drive and Auer Ave. - just north of Burleigh) with 108 freshman students. HOPE Christian School expands to serve 189 students in grades K-7.
2005

HOPE opens a middle school in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood (Holton and Burleigh) with 76 students in grades 5-8. Today, that school is called HOPE Christian School: Fortis (HOPE Fortis for short). Fortis means strong or steadfast in Latin.

HOPE Christian School: Prima expands to serve 247 students in grades K-8.

HOPE's high school expands to serve 233 freshman and sophomore students.

Total enrollment in HOPE's three schools reaches more than 500.
2009

HOPE Christian School: Fortis moves to a new location (Port Washington and Keefe) and expands to a full K4-8 school, starting with K4-2 and 6-8 in 2009.

HOPE's three schools serve more than 600 students and their families.