About Us

Hope Academy of West Michigan helps students and the families of students who are struggling to be successful in school.

Whether your child is in a private or public school in West Michigan, Hope Academy of West Michigan offers a new choice and a new hope for academic success through:

  • positive learning experiences
  • comprehensive education for a better future
  • career exploration
  • emphasis on character development
  • counseling services to assist with life’s problems

Facts About Hope Academy of West Michigan:

  • Tuition-free charter school authorized through Ferris State University
  • Serves Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade
  • Hope Academy's preschool is funded through the Great Start Readiness Program
  • English as a second language (ESL) program
  • Low student-teacher ratio
  • Individual student learning plans
  • Teaching and learning focuses on the whole student: physical and emotional health contribute to student success
  • On-site individual, group and family counseling services
  • Job Skills Training for older students

Hope Academy of West Michigan

240 Brown Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Joshua Barnhart
Preschool Director
Raquel Hernandez
Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
Daysi Ramirez
Office Manager (Bilingual)